Timber Wood (Iroko, Chene Da Afrique, Teck Da Afrique, Teck Kambala, African Teak, African Oak)
Main Export Market(s) | Asia, Australia, Central America, North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East, Africa |
Main Domestic Market | All India |
Product Overview
Key Features
Common names
Iroko, Chene Da afrique, Teck Da afrique, Teck Kambala, African Teak, African Oak
Scientific Name
Chlorophora excelsa, Chlorophora regia
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Family
Moraceae
Description
Iroko is golden-orange to brown, lighter vessel lines are conspicuous on flat saw surfaces. The material may contain large, hard deposits of calcium carbonate in cavities, and the timber around them may be darker in colour. The grain is interlocked and sometimes irregular and the texture rather coarse, but even, figure mottled. The wood is somewhat greasy and is odourless. Iroko is a highly valued commercial timber in Africa, for which demand is large.
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Density
(H=12%) : 0,64
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Treatability
Not permeable
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Seasoning
The wood dries well in open air and kilns, with little degrade.
Stability
moderately stable
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Durability
Iroko is very durable, and is resistant to both rot and insect attack
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Workability
Working properties for hand and machine tools are generally good but variable; the interlocked grain may hamper sawing and planing. The wood is rather abrasive due to the presence of hard deposits (a iroko stonesa , mainly consisting of calcium carbonate), which can blunt cutting edges. Tearing in planing can be avoided by using cutting angles of 15A or less. The wood has good nailing, screwing, mortising and gluing properties and turns easily. It finishes well, but filler is needed. The wood contains the stilbene derivative chlorophorin, which prevents oil-based paints from drying, and which corrodes metal in contact with it. Steam-bending properties of the wood are moderate.
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End-Uses
Exterior joinery
Interior joinery
Flooring Sliced veneer
Ship building (planking and deck)
Interior panelling
Cabinetwork (high class furniture)
Turned goods
Current furniture or furniture components
Light carpentry
Cooperage
Glued laminated
Stairs (inside)
Veneer for interior of plywood
Veneer for back or face of plywood
Vehicle or container flooring
Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground)
Notes : Given the high prices of genuine Teak, Iroko could be considered a low-cost alternative. The wood is stable, durable, and has an overall look that somewhat resembles Teak.
Company Details
Working Days
Monday To Sunday
Seller Details
Ets Equato Bois
Name
Amen L Soppo
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null Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
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