Why Should Iroko Table Be Used Outdoors?

Iroko Tree

• It is a forest tree that grows in Africa and loves hot weather and abundant rainfall.
• Iroko is also known as African teaki. But it is a very different species from teak wood.
• It has a hard and water-resistant structure.
• Its color is golden yellow when cut, but after being left in the sun for a while, it turns into a dark brown color.
• It can grow up to 30-40 meters tall and 1.5 meters in diameter.
• When dried in the lumber kiln to 10-12% moisture content, it weighs approximately 650 kg/m3.
• Hardness 5300 N. It is in the hardwood group.
• It is a type of tree that is very resistant to rot, worms and insects.
• As furniture, it is mostly used in outdoor tables, garden furniture, wooden swing making, veneer making, floor and wall covering boards, decks, camellia making, boat making, serving plates for restaurants, etc.

The Importance of the Iroko Tree

Iroko tree is a dark colored, hard, durable tree species that can be used for many years without rotting. Since it grows in water and in a warm environment in the African rainforest, it is resistant to heat and water and thus can be used for many years without rotting compared to other trees. As a distinct feature from other trees, it can be used in outdoor tables, garden furniture, camellias, boats, yachts and ships thanks to its resistance to water and sun. With its solid structure, it does not crack etc. when it comes into contact with water.

Why iroko table and iroko furniture?

Why is Iroko Wood so successful in Outdoor tables and garden sets?

Iroko tree is a very successful tree species and indispensable in the production of wooden tables and garden furniture, thanks to its beautiful dark color, hard structure, oil it contains, pore and lift structure, and resistance to sun and water. In addition, the preference for dark colors in wooden furniture is one of the reasons why iroko wood is used more. Iroko tables made of iroko wood are resistant to both sun and water for many years and have a beautiful appearance. If iroko tables made of iroko wood are maintained every few years, they will last for many years, looking like brand new. Iroko tables are also very resistant to rotting in water and cracking in the heat of the sun. In addition, since iroko trees can grow very large, they are preferred in making one-piece tables and have a fascinating magnificence and beauty. Iroko tree does not suffer from deformation after processing.

If you would like to have an iroko table for your indoor or outdoor spaces that is both high quality and has really beautiful workmanship that you can use for many years, you can contact Ravilla Natural Wooden Furniture.

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