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Planed Iroko board showing the grainMilicia excelsa
Tropical hardwood · Exterior-durable

Iroko

Milicia excelsa (syn. Chlorophora excelsa)

Often called African teak — a tough, golden-brown tropical hardwood that is very durable outdoors and darkens handsomely with age. A dependable choice for exterior joinery.

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Density
≈660 kg/m³
at 12% moisture
Durability
Class 1
Very durable
Workability
Moderate
Interlocked grain
Movement
Small
Small movement
Origin
West & Central Africa
Responsibly sourced
The material

Built for the weather.

Golden-brown and very durable outdoors, darkening handsomely with age; the dependable teak alternative for exterior joinery, if you respect the interlocked grain.

Heartwood is yellow to golden or medium brown, darkening over time; pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated. Medium to coarse texture with open pores and interlocked grain.

Veneer, flooring, furniture and cabinetmaking, boatbuilding and turned items.

Oiled iroko exterior door in warm golden-brown
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No minimum order value, and delivery is free across our region. We prioritise by order value, so once your order is ready most go out within two working days, and smaller orders are typically with you inside seven. Machined and cut-to-order items carry their own lead time, confirmed on your quote.

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