Windows can be made in oak idigbo iroko sapele accoya and european redwood.
Idigbo hardwood prices.
Minimum order length 2 4 running metres all lengths supplied as running lengths.
Idigbo terminalia ivorensis is a species of idigbo hardwood found in western africa.
It has a yellow to light brown appearance and a fairly straight grain occasionally interlocked with medium to fairly coarse texture.
If for any reason we can not match your requirments exactly we will contact you to discuss any additional.
Idigbo timber is a light and moderately durable hardwood it is commonly used as an inexpensive alternative to oak.
Stains effectively and reacts well to finishing treatments.
Prices shown are per metre run.
West african idigbo timber is imported fas grade.
Idigbo is a yellow brown hardwood timber derived from west africa.
We specialise in supplying hardwood timbers such as european kiln dried seasoned and green oak timber and we have substantial stocks of american poplar tulipwood cherry ash maple walnut as well as standard african species of hardwoods including sapele iroko and idigbo.
Idigbo is a durable timber and typical uses include furniture and interior and exterior joinery.
Features a straight to irregular grain and a slightly coarse and uneven texture with a yellow brown appearance.
Idigbo is a yellow brown coloured hardwood used mainly for paint finished interior shop fitting and joinery including windows and doors etc.
Known for its exceptional strength and durability this cost effective alternative to oak also glues and stains well and can be finished to a professional level.
Also resists moisture and is fairly resistant against insect attack.
All of our timber can be ordered online.
Idigbo turns well and has fairly good nail and screw holding properties and will take glue well.
Idigbo terminalia ivorensis.
Idigbo is a west african species of hardwood of which its colour can vary from straw yellow to medium to light brown.
There is a tendency however for the grain to pick up when quarter sawn material is planed and a reduction of cutting angle to 20 or less is advisable where smooth surfaces are required.
The grain is straight to slightly irregular or interlocked.
An inexpensive utility hardwood.
Perfect for interior and exterior joinery decking furniture flooring and more.
The range of wood we have found best for making hardwood vs softwood windows.
Strong and durable it machines and turns well takes glues stains well and is often used to give a mahogany or oak effect.
The texture is medium to fairly coarse and uneven.
However that s not the full story.
Idigbo s heartwood is pale yellow brown showing a zonal figure originating in the growth rings like plain oak and sometimes with a light pinkish cast.
Can also be brittle.