Iroko Decking

Iroko Iroko or high(Chlorophora excelsa) fully justifies its name. Her height can reach 45 meters or more, width 2 and sometimes 2.5 meters in girth. this is the truth a mighty tree. He has many names in the homeland. It is a tropical African tree, also called the African oak or African teak (and other known names eg. Odum, Bang, Moreira).

Region Iroko growing mainly in tropical Africa deciduous rain forests. Wood in the light browns and quickly acquires a golden hue, the fibers are intertwined in a measure (curly gain) uniform texture, is handled well, but with certain skills and angle processing to achieve a smooth slightly glossy surface .It have with no problems drying, and deformation and cracking minimum.

Specific gravity and density of wood Iroko are averages, similar to oak our latitude is about 660 kg/m3, which is combined with a reasonable price and quality is very well used in the production of parquet and decking board.

Iroko Decking has a large, uniform texture all shades of brown with a narrow and clear sapwood, perfect for the terraces country house and grounds at all open parts with moderate intensity of wear. Exotic wood Iroko has the most reasonable price with excellent performance and very beautiful appearance warm and earthy hues.

Iroko Decking is often used in gardening design of walking paths, exterior elements, decorative fences, as well as for the organization of summer pop sites, because it has excellent resonant qualities. Due to the high content of natural oils in the wood, Iroko it is often used in shipbuilding and decking of Iroko resistant to wet environments and has stable form under the influence of weather conditions for outdoor use.