Tropical Hardwood Species & Grades
Iroko
Other Common Names: African Teak
Botanical Name: Milicia excelsa
Source Region: Tropical Africa
Common Uses: Veneer, flooring, furniture and turned items
Interior Application: Yes
Exterior Application: Yes
Substitution: Afrormosia, Teak
Working Properties:
Iroko is gold to medium brown in color and has a medium to coarse texture. Generally easy to work with, it is often used as a teak substitute.
Numeric Values:
Specific Gravity: 0.68
Janka Hardness: 1,260
Weight: 3.8 lbs/BF
Product Specification
Grades: Select & Better
Thickness: 4/4 - 8/4
Grain Sorts: Flat Sawn, Quarter Sawn, and Mixed
Widths: 4" and wider
Truck Loadablity: 12,000 BF
Lengths: 6' and longer