I ll break down the pros and cons based on our experience so you have a better idea of why these have become our favoured choices.
Iroko hardwood windows.
Iroko is an african hardwood.
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Grade 1 hardwood was used for the door and window frames.
Our fantastic quality iroko garden buildings are available in a range of sizes styles to suit your garden.
The range of wood we have found best for making hardwood vs softwood windows.
It is lighter in color than teak and finishes to a golden brown.
Diamond leaded doors double glazing frames glass hardwood iroko sash windows windows wood wooden.
When freshly cut or unexposed to light it has a distinct yellow colour which cures to a rich golden brown.
The tree can grow quite large i have seen logs forty feet long and five feet in diameter.
Iroko doors windows back.
Iroko is also known as african teak because of its similar appearance and durability.
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All windows are mock sliding sash and have diamond leaded glass.
Iroko also known as african teak is a dense african timber with the properties of genuine teak.
The grain is coarse yet even enhancing the natural beauty of the wood.
Iroko is more than appropriate for this application.
Windows can be made in oak idigbo iroko sapele accoya and european redwood.
However that s not the full story.
How to care for your iroko hardwood garden building.
Idigbo hardwood this particular hardwood is a yellow to light brown colour which is easier to work with and shape than most hardwoods.
To prevent iroko slatted seats from staining aging or discolouring teak oil can be used as a protective measure to repel water and shield the wood from sun and weather.
The material is commonly used in creation of exterior timber gates benches and decking with or without treatment as it is very durable.
These stylish contemporary buildings feature flat roofs under 2 5m high to comply with planning permission and can be customised by adding a canopy to the side front or rear see above.
Iroko is a highly durable hardwood that is both insect and rot resistant making it the ideal type of wood for street furniture products.
The iroko hardwood is very durable but can become a silvery grey colour when left untreated.