Iroko lumber and logs for sale

Common Name(s):IrokoScientific Name:Milicia excelsa, M. regia(syn.Chlorophora excelsa, etc)Distribution:Tropical AfricaTree Size:100-130 ft (30-40 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameterAverage Dried Weight:41 lbs/ft3 (660 kg/m3)Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC):.55, .66Janka Hardness:1,260 lbf (5,610 N)Modulus of Rupture:12,700 lbf/in2 (87.6 MPa)Elastic Modulus:1,360,000 lbf/in2 (9.38 GPa)Crushing Strength:7,840 lbf/in2 (54.0 MPa)Shrinkage:Radial: 2.8%, Tangential: 3.8%, Volumetric: 8.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.4

Iroko Wood Details(Know Your Wood)

Color/Appearance: Heartwood is usually a yellow to golden or medium brown, with color tending to darken over time. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.

Workability: Generally easy to work, with the exception of its interlocked grain, which may cause some tearout during surfacing operations. Also, deposits of calcium carbonate are sometimes present, which can have a significant dulling effect on cutters. Iroko glues and finishes well.

Grain/Texture: Iroko has a medium to coarse texture, with open pores and an interlocked grain.

Endgrain: Diffuse-porous; large pores in no specific arrangement; solitary and radial multiples of 2-3; tyloses common; growth rings indistinct; rays visible without lens; parenchyma banded, paratracheal parenchyma vasicentric, aliform (winged and lozenge), and confluent.

Rot Resistance: Iroko is very durable, and is resistant to both rot and insect attack; it’s sometimes used as a substitute for Teak.

Common Uses: Veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, turned items, and other small specialty wood items.

Comments: 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.