African Hardwoods
Iroko |
Colour varies from light yellow to golden brown. Texture is coarse often with interlocked grain. Works moderately easily. This is a hard wearing timber, resistant to decay. Has many of the desirable features of teak. (very durable) |
Sapele |
Dark redish brown. Grain is interlocked or wavy. Medium to fine texture. Works fairly easily. (moderately durable) |
Utile |
Fairly uniform red or purplish brown. Grain is interlocked and rather irregular. |