The iroko hardwood is very durable but can become a silvery grey colour when left untreated.
Iroko hardwood windows.
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Idigbo hardwood this particular hardwood is a yellow to light brown colour which is easier to work with and shape than most hardwoods.
The range of wood we have found best for making hardwood vs softwood windows.
However that s not the full story.
All windows are mock sliding sash and have diamond leaded glass.
This timber can be used as an alternative to teak and features an interlocking grain with a fairly coarse texture.
Our planed all round iroko timber originates from tropical africa and is light yellow in colour when freshly cut turning to beautiful golden brown when exposed to light.
It is lighter in color than teak and finishes to a golden brown.
Windows can be made in oak idigbo iroko sapele accoya and european redwood.
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To prevent iroko slatted seats from staining aging or discolouring teak oil can be used as a protective measure to repel water and shield the wood from sun and weather.
The material is commonly used in creation of exterior timber gates benches and decking with or without treatment as it is very durable.
Iroko also known as african teak is a dense african timber with the properties of genuine teak.
When freshly cut or unexposed to light it has a distinct yellow colour which cures to a rich golden brown.
Iroko is an african hardwood.
How to care for your iroko hardwood garden building.
Grade 1 hardwood was used for the door and window frames.
Iroko is also known as african teak because of its similar appearance and durability.
I ll break down the pros and cons based on our experience so you have a better idea of why these have become our favoured choices.
The tree can grow quite large i have seen logs forty feet long and five feet in diameter.
The grain is coarse yet even enhancing the natural beauty of the wood.
Iroko doors windows back.
Diamond leaded doors double glazing frames glass hardwood iroko sash windows windows wood wooden.
Our fantastic quality iroko garden buildings are available in a range of sizes styles to suit your garden.
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