Iroko Wood

Iroko, also known as African Teak, is a durable African hardwood known for its golden to medium brown color that darkens over time to a richer tone. Naturally resistant to moisture and decay, it machines well and is often used as a teak alternative for outdoor furniture, flooring, and general woodworking projects requiring strength and stability.
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Iroko (Milicia excelsa, M. regia)

Pricing

Moderately Expensive

Hardness

1260

Janka

Distribution

Tropical Africa

Availability

Readily Available

Appearance

The heart wood ranges from yellow to a golden brown with a clearly marked pale yellow sapwood.

Workability

Fairly easy to work with although the interlocked grain can cause tearout during surface preparation operations. There are also deposits of calcium carbonate present sometimes which have a significant dulling effect of tool edges.

Uses

Often used as veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, and turned items.

Additional Comments

Given the high prices of Genuine Teak, Iroko could be considered a low-cost alternative as it somewhat resembles Teak.

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Why choose Iroko Wood?

Iroko is a wood that has earned the nickname "African Teak" and it is easy to see why. It has a warm golden to medium brown color with an interlocked grain that gives it a natural character and depth that gets better with age. It is hard, durable, and naturally resistant to rot and insects which makes it a reliable choice for outdoor furniture, decking, and boat building in climates where lesser woods would struggle. It is also widely used for flooring, cabinetry, and countertops because it holds up exceptionally well under daily use. Iroko is considered a sustainable alternative to Teak, offering many of the same properties at a more accessible price point. It can be tricky to work with because of its interlocked grain but it finishes well and develops a rich patina over time.

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