Re: Iroko hardwood or african teak

IROKO is more dense than Narra. Narra has about 500kg/cu.m. density while Iroko is around 600kg/cu.m. It has no "Dagta" and is a pleasure to work with among furniture and sash users...

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In my opinion, this wood definitely compares and competes with most hardwoods in the industry. In fact, it was my perfect choice to replace Narra w/c is commonly used in our country for flooring and sash, etc.

Re: Iroko hardwood or african teak

IROKO is also an excellent choice for outdoor applications such as wall cladding or gate panels. As long as the wood is protected from water trap and is coated w/ an ideal outdoor wood sealer, this wood will give you a fairly long life of elegant outdoor design treatments.

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That's all for now. Next time I will try to post some photos of the wood in processing stages of our production so i may give you my views on it's effect w/ machines and tools. Tnx for viewing my posts.

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Thanks for this thread, willyfernando!

I see it can also be used for T&G flooring. How does Iroko compare to the HDF laminates in terms of
economy and durability? Does it move with the seasons?

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Thanks for this thread, willyfernando!

I see it can also be used for T&G flooring. How does Iroko compare to the HDF laminates in terms of
economy and durability? Does it move with the seasons?

HDF laminates are reasonable alternatives for flooring treatments. Some brands use melamine or PVC skins to reduce cost of their products. Some use veneer skins on top of their substrate to "naturalize" the feel of the wood but they can be as expensive as solid wood itself ( Parador is an example .) Solid wood flooring is very hard to compare w/ laminated flooring as the latter was designed to be cost effective for builders and users but they have a very limited life span compared to the former despite manufacturers claims of long term warranties. Iroko, like most hardwoods, move as natural as it should and therefore may be stabilized by proper drying and finishing.

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gorgeous wood !!!

but why different thread title?

Re: Iroko hardwood or african teak

gorgeous wood !!!

but why different thread title?

Hehehe... O sige na nag Brader, Let's call it " Gorgeous IROKO HARDWOOD ".;):D

By the way, This is the wood i wanted to recommend for your church door build. Maybe this design will work for you on account of the building's straight lines and details. What do you think?

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HDF laminates are reasonable alternatives for flooring treatments. Some brands use melamine or PVC skins to reduce cost of their products. Some use veneer skins on top of their substrate to "naturalize" the feel of the wood but they can be as expensive as solid wood itself ( Parador is an
example .) Solid wood flooring is very hard to compare w/ laminated flooring as the latter was designed to be cost effective for builders and users but they have a very limited life span compared to the former despite manufacturers claims of long term warranties. Iroko, like most hardwoods, move as natural as it should and therefore maybe stabilized by proper drying and finishing.

Thanks, Willy. Sent you a PM.

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Would you be willing to post prices?

I'm sure some here would want to try this out.

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Thanks, Willy. Sent you a PM.

Thanks joey81. PM replied.

Re: Iroko hardwood or african teak

Would you be willing to post prices?

I'm sure some here would want to try this out.

I can entertain price inquiries thru PM's Ding. Our price negotiations are based on size, volume of order and Lumber classification ( FAS or Common 1 grading). Thanks for asking. But of course, for our fellow PHMers i will give a reasonable price so they may be able to enjoy the benefits of this wood.

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I was given a sample by Willy to try out way back a year ago or so. Yes, it is a very nice wood to use, very durable and reasonably easy to work on. A little tacky but that's fine as it is what makes it durable and weather resistant. Hardwood oil finish gives out the best of this wood imho...

Re: Iroko hardwood or african teak

I was given a sample by Willy to try out way back a year ago or so. Yes, it is a very nice wood to use, very durable and reasonably easy to work on. A little tacky but that's fine as it is what makes it durable and weather resistant. Hardwood oil finish gives out the best of this wood imho...

Tnx Timb, Glad you liked the Iroko i gave you. It is a lil bit tacky at first on account of some calcium carbonate deposits and chlorophorin but it is still a bliss to work with.