Iroko

Iroko                                                                                       Density:  640 kg/m3

Commercial Names:  Idigbo, Black Afara.

Scientific name:  Chlorophora Excelsa.        

Family: Moraceae.

Distribution:  West and East Africa.

General Description: Golden-orange to brown in colour. rather plain timber from a pale yellow to a light brown in colour.   The grain is interlocked and sometimes irregular and the texture rather coarse but even.  Often used as an alternative to teak when cost saving is required.       

Suitable Externally:    Yes

Max. Fire-Rating:        Non-Fire