Water & Decay Resistant African Teak Outdoor Wood Decking

African Teak is an extremely popular hardwood, especially in high-end domestic locations. Colours range from a light yellow-brown to a deeper golden-brown, but tend to darken slightly over time, providing a rich and evocative colour tone.It is tough, dense and very durable (760kg/m3 on the Janka Hardness scale). It is frequently used in decking, cladding and slatted screens where durability is a requirement thanks to Iroko's highly versatile nature.African teak outdoor wood decking is an attractive alternative to Burma Teak decking,It resembles Teak in grain patterns and colour after ageing. The grain is interlocking and the texture is medium to coarse with open pores. It is a light yellow-brown colour when freshly cut, but quickly turns to a darker golden-brown with age.
Wood SpeciesAfrican TeakOriginTropical AfricaScientific NameMilicia excelsa, M. regia (syn. Chlorophora excelsa, C. regia)Density0.76g/cm3Janka Hardness2780psiMoisture Content14%-16%Photo SensitivityNonEdgePre grooved/E4E/S4S/SurfaceAnti-slip/smoothFinishedUnfinished/PreservativeSize1500-2400x90/120/140x20mmFungi resistabceVery durableDry wood borersResistantTermite resistanceHightreatabilityNot permeableAvailable Areaoutdoor area: swimming poor, garden, belcony, etc.
Installation Photos - Oiled Teak