Iroko is a strong and durable wood species which has little effect in ‘working’, making it applicable for many purposes. Both internally and externally. Also for exterior decks on sailing- and motor yachts, Iroko is suitable. Because this african wood species shows in appearance a vague comparison with teak, it’s also known as ‘African teak’. The freshly sawn heartwood of Iroko has a butter yellow / brown yellow colour with some darker zones occasionally. Iroko has the same nicely evenly natural graying process as teak.
Choosing Iroko as an exterior deck cladding, it certainly has advantages but also some disadvantages:
Should you have any other suggestions, we are more than happy to investigate other species upon request.
