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What is Iroko Timber? Properties and Uses

What is Iroko Timber? Properties and Uses

Iroko timber is a tropical wood known for its excellent outdoor durability and aesthetic appearance. Often considered an alternative to teak, iroko offers high performance at a more economical cost. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, iroko timber provides long-lasting solutions and is offered with the assurance of Kuruoğlu Kerestecilik.

What is Iroko Timber?

Iroko is a hard and durable tropical wood species. Its natural oil content makes it resistant to outdoor conditions such as moisture and weather. For this reason, it is widely used in outdoor applications, marine projects, and heavy-duty environments.

Applications

Iroko timber has a wide range of uses:

  • Decorative veneers and sliced veneer sheets
  • Furniture and parquet production
  • Indoor and outdoor applications
  • Doors and window frames
  • Ship, wagon, and bridge construction
  • Railway sleepers and heavy structural uses
  • Chemical-resistant doors
  • Laboratory tables
  • Garden and outdoor furniture

Its durability ensures long-lasting performance even under harsh conditions.

Advantages of Iroko Timber

Outdoor Durability

Provides high resistance against moisture, water, and weather conditions.

Teak Alternative

Offers similar performance at a more affordable cost.

Versatile Use

Used in a wide range of applications from furniture to shipbuilding.

Long Lifespan

Maintains its form and durability even in challenging environments.

Technical Specifications

  • Wood Type: Iroko
  • Structure: Hard and durable
  • Color: Golden yellow – dark brown
  • Usage: Outdoor, furniture, veneer, shipbuilding, bridges
  • Durability: High (resistant to moisture and outdoor conditions)
  • Workability: Medium – high

Why Kuruoğlu Kerestecilik?

At Kuruoğlu Kerestecilik, we bring durability and aesthetics together in your projects with our iroko timber products. We provide reliable solutions for outdoor and heavy-duty applications.

Contact us now to place an order or request pricing information for iroko timber.