Timber portfolio
Iroko
Milicia excelsa · West Africa — supplied from Nigeria
A stable, durable West African hardwood widely used for joinery, exterior carpentry, marine work and furniture.
Species profile
Iroko — Milicia excelsa
Iroko is one of the best-known West African hardwoods in international trade, valued for dimensional stability and natural durability once seasoned.
We supply Iroko in log, baulk and sawn form. Sizes, quantities and any grading or moisture requirement are agreed in writing against your specification.
Character in service
- Golden to deep brown, darkening on exposure
- Good dimensional stability in service
- Works and finishes well for joinery and cabinet work
- Common name
- Iroko
- Botanical name
- Milicia excelsa
- Family
- Moraceae
- Also traded as
- African teak (trade name)
- Origin
- West Africa — supplied from Nigeria
- Supply forms
- Logs in the round · Squared baulks · Sawn boards and dimensioned stock
Sizes, grades, moisture, volumes and documentation are confirmed in writing against each specification before order.
Typical applications
- Exterior joinery, doors and windows
- Marine and boat-building components
- Furniture, cabinetry and worktops
- Structural and general construction timber
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