Oak - American Red
Botanical Name
Overview
Grade Tab:- FAS – (First and Seconds).
Joinery – Exterior, Joinery – Interior, Cladding, Decking
Certification
FSC
3rd Party COC
Origin
West & Central Africa
Physical Structure
Iroko has excellent strength properties, comparing well with teak, though weaker in bending and in compression along the grain
Durability
Durable
Drying
The timber dries well and fairly rapidly, with only a slight tendency to distortion and splitting
Moisture Content
14% – 18% (+/- 2%)
Working Qualities
Medium to difficult – Iroko works fairly well with most tools, though with some dulling effect on their cutting edges, especially when calcareous deposits are prevalent. On quarter-sawn stock, there is a tendency for grain to pick up due to interlocked grain, and a reduction of cutting angle to 15° is usually necessary to obtain a smooth surface. An excellent finish can be obtained if the grain is filled. It takes nails and screws well, and can be glues satisfactorily
Storage Advice
Under cover
Purchasing Cycle
12 month
