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Description: |
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Iroko / Kambala is an open pored wood which has been used
in the past for a teak substitute. As it
ages it is similar in color to teak. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
Color
Range:
Iroko/Kambala exhibits a medium range of
color variation once it has fully aged. As
it ages from fresh cut to fully aged, it
will vary greatly in color.
Color
Change:
Iroko/Kambala exhibits an extreme degree of color change with
pronounced darkening from a bright gold color when freshly
milled to a medium brown color once fully oxidized.
View Tekno NA's
Iroko/Kambala Photo Page for photos of the typical color range & change to be expected:
Iroko/Kambala Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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Iroko/Kambala
is the same hardness as red oak (1260 on the
Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak).
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Where to Use: |
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may be used residentially wherever the look of a
tan/brown colored wood with unique graining is
desired.
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Stability: |
Iroko/Kambala is average in stability and
similar to red oak.
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Technical Info: |
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Installation
Instructions 
Maintenance Instructions
Warranty
Safety
/ MSDS
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Note: |
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Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
Iroko/Kambala Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory - to access all species
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