Iroko "African Teak" Decorative Wall or Ceiling Paneling, Pre-Grooved Exterior Cladding
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- Ready-to-Build
- Easy installation
- Superior Exterior Wood
Why Choose Iroko / African Teak?
Iroko offers superb weathering properties and a wonderful earthy burnished-brown color. Consider it the best alternative to high-priced teak. Medium to coarse texture with an interlocking grain that often produces interesting patterns. Open pores could be filled for a smooth finish, or left alone for a natural texture. Expect the wood to work easily with both power and hand tools.
Iroko Outdoor Cladding — Warm, Natural, Incredible
Give your patio or outdoor room a bold, resort-level upgrade with real African Iroko. Often called African Teak, it delivers warm golden tones and long-lasting outdoor durability.
Why You'll Love It
- Gorgeous Color: Natural honey-gold tones that glow with a simple exterior oil or marine varnish.
- Outdoor Ready: Solid Iroko resists rot, insects, and weather for years.
- Real Wood: Sustainably sourced, premium hardwood — not plastic or composite.
- Floating-Wood Look: Installs with hidden deck fasteners for a clean, modern appearance.
- Low Maintenance: Finish it to preserve the color, or let it silver naturally without losing strength.
Perfect For
- Patio ceilings
- Outdoor walls
- Covered entries
- Breezeways and exterior rooms
How to Install (3 Easy Steps)
1. Find Your Joists or Studs
Mark the ceiling joists or wall studs (typically 16" or 24" OC). Start with a straight first board using a chalk line.
2. Fasten Boards with Hidden Clips
Use standard hidden deck fasteners to lock each board in place. They create strong, consistent spacing and an invisible, floating-wood look.
3. Cut to Fit & Apply Finish (Optional)
Trim boards with standard tools as you go. Apply exterior oil or marine varnish to preserve the golden color, or leave it unfinished to age naturally.
| Thickness | 3/4" (≈ 3/4" approx) |
| Width | 5-1/2" |
| Length | 4'-7' mix |
| Quantity | Your choice: 25, 100 or 300 Square Feet |
Weight
4.08
lbs /Bd. Ft.
13.97% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
General Workability
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Wood Texture
Ease of Finishing
Color Range
Color varies from pale golden brown to dark chocolate brown.
Color varies from pale golden brown to dark chocolate brown.
What's The Tree Like?
The tree is quite large and may reach 160 feet in height. The bole is straight, cylindrical, and may be clear of branches to 80 feet. Logs usually average about 30" diameter.
The tree is quite large and may reach 160 feet in height. The bole is straight, cylindrical, and may be clear of branches to 80 feet. Logs usually average about 30" diameter.
Other Names
African Teak, Moreira, Abang, Doussie, Mvule, Iroko, Mvuli, Kambala, Odum
African Teak, Moreira, Abang, Doussie, Mvule, Iroko, Mvuli, Kambala, Odum
Some Typical Uses
Boat building and marine work, furniture and cabinet work.
Boat building and marine work, furniture and cabinet work.
What Does The Janka Hardness Rating Mean?
The Janka hardness test is the international standard for measuring the resistance of a sample of wood to denting and wear.
It's expressed in psi, or pounds-per-square-inch. The test measures the pressure required to embed an 11.28mm (.444 in) diameter steel ball into wood to half the ball's diameter. The measurement was developed to determine whether a species is suitable for use as flooring; however, we include it here and compare it to the rating of red oak to help you make a buying choice.
There is a difference between hardness and being difficult to work with. Generally speaking, the harder the wood the easier it is to finish and polish. Harder woods create good, solid long-lasting joinery in furniture.
The hardness of wood varies with the direction of the wood grain, and varies from piece to piece. So a Janka rating is an average of numerous tests performed on all directions and numerous pieces. Use the Janka hardness rating as guide, not a definitive answer.
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