Iroko

Belonging to the Moraceae family, Iroko grows across West and Central Africa. Its color ranges from yellowish-brown to golden brown, darkening further with light exposure, with a coarse texture and interlocked grain. Iroko is known for its naturally high resistance to decay and insects without treatment, to the point that it is often used as an economical substitute for teak, despite belonging to a different botanical family.

Common Uses: Its natural resistance to decay without chemical treatment makes it a reliable choice for outdoor furniture and flooring constantly exposed to weather, and it is also relied upon in boatbuilding and general carpentry wherever moisture or continuous outdoor exposure is present.