Nottage Timber Merchants supply iroko hardwood from our Bridgend yard with next-day delivery available across the South Wales area. If you are working with hardwood mouldings alongside your boards, browse our oak mouldings collection for complementary profiles and sections.
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Iroko hardwood sawn and kiln dried to FAS grade at 63mm thickness is a durable, decay-resistant tropical hardwood widely used in joinery, furniture making, and exterior construction. Comparable in performance to teak, it offers reliable stability and a warm golden-brown appearance suited to both indoor and outdoor projects.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Iroko (Milicia excelsa) hardwood |
| Grade | FAS (Firsts and Seconds) |
| Treatment | Kiln dried |
| Finish | Sawn |
| Nominal Thickness | 63mm |
| Available Widths | 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm |
| Length | 2400mm |
What it's used for
- Exterior joinery including window frames, door frames, and sills where decay resistance is required
- Garden furniture, benches, and outdoor seating where a teak alternative is preferred
- Interior furniture construction and cabinetry requiring a stable, close-grained hardwood
- Architectural and structural joinery in commercial or residential fit-out projects
Fitting and handling
Allow iroko to acclimatise to the environment where it will be installed for at least five to seven days before cutting or fixing, particularly in heated interiors. When machining, use a reduced cutting angle of approximately 15 degrees to limit grain tear-out and tool dulling caused by the interlocked grain. For exterior applications, finish with a suitable hardwood oil or exterior grade finish to protect the surface and maintain the natural colour.
FAQ
Is iroko a good substitute for teak in exterior joinery?
Yes. Iroko shares many of teak's key properties, including natural decay resistance and good dimensional stability when kiln dried. It is widely accepted in the UK joinery trade as a cost-effective alternative for external window and door components, garden furniture, and outdoor structures.
What does FAS grade mean for iroko hardwood?
FAS stands for Firsts and Seconds, which is the highest standard grade assigned by the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Boards graded FAS must yield a high proportion of clear, defect-free cuttings, making this grade suitable for joinery and furniture work where appearance and consistency matter.
Does iroko require pre-drilling before fixing?
Because iroko is a dense hardwood, pre-drilling pilot holes before screwing or nailing is strongly recommended to prevent splitting and to ensure a secure fixing. Stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant fixings should be used in exterior applications to avoid staining from reaction with the wood's natural oils.
Nottage Timber Merchants supply iroko hardwood from our Bridgend yard with next-day delivery available across the South Wales area. If you are working with hardwood mouldings alongside your boards, browse our oak mouldings collection for complementary profiles and sections.
Description
Iroko hardwood sawn and kiln dried to FAS grade at 63mm thickness is a durable, decay-resistant tropical hardwood widely used in joinery, furniture making, and exterior construction. Comparable in performance to teak, it offers reliable stability and a warm golden-brown appearance suited to both indoor and outdoor projects.
Specifications
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Iroko (Milicia excelsa) hardwood |
| Grade | FAS (Firsts and Seconds) |
| Treatment | Kiln dried |
| Finish | Sawn |
| Nominal Thickness | 63mm |
| Available Widths | 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm |
| Length | 2400mm |
What it's used for
- Exterior joinery including window frames, door frames, and sills where decay resistance is required
- Garden furniture, benches, and outdoor seating where a teak alternative is preferred
- Interior furniture construction and cabinetry requiring a stable, close-grained hardwood
- Architectural and structural joinery in commercial or residential fit-out projects
Fitting and handling
Allow iroko to acclimatise to the environment where it will be installed for at least five to seven days before cutting or fixing, particularly in heated interiors. When machining, use a reduced cutting angle of approximately 15 degrees to limit grain tear-out and tool dulling caused by the interlocked grain. For exterior applications, finish with a suitable hardwood oil or exterior grade finish to protect the surface and maintain the natural colour.
FAQ
Is iroko a good substitute for teak in exterior joinery?
Yes. Iroko shares many of teak's key properties, including natural decay resistance and good dimensional stability when kiln dried. It is widely accepted in the UK joinery trade as a cost-effective alternative for external window and door components, garden furniture, and outdoor structures.
What does FAS grade mean for iroko hardwood?
FAS stands for Firsts and Seconds, which is the highest standard grade assigned by the National Hardwood Lumber Association. Boards graded FAS must yield a high proportion of clear, defect-free cuttings, making this grade suitable for joinery and furniture work where appearance and consistency matter.
Does iroko require pre-drilling before fixing?
Because iroko is a dense hardwood, pre-drilling pilot holes before screwing or nailing is strongly recommended to prevent splitting and to ensure a secure fixing. Stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant fixings should be used in exterior applications to avoid staining from reaction with the wood's natural oils.
Nottage Timber Merchants supply iroko hardwood from our Bridgend yard with next-day delivery available across the South Wales area. If you are working with hardwood mouldings alongside your boards, browse our oak mouldings collection for complementary profiles and sections.
