Iroko Hardwood vs Scandinavian Redwood
Both timbers are carefully selected for our gates, but they suit different priorities. Use this simple guide to help choose the right option for your home, budget and maintenance expectations.
| Iroko Hardwood | Scandinavian Redwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Rich, premium timber with natural variation and character. | Lighter in colour with a traditional softwood look and plenty of character. |
| Durability | Our more durable, longer-lasting option. | A strong quality softwood, but not as durable as hardwood. |
| Maintenance | Lower maintenance over time. Can be oiled to help maintain its colour, or left to naturally silver. | Needs more regular treatment to keep it protected and looking its best. |
| Price | Premium option with a higher upfront cost. | More cost-effective upfront. |
| Best for | Customers wanting a premium gate with longer lifespan and less ongoing upkeep. | Customers wanting a quality gate at a lower initial price and are happy to maintain it regularly. |
Iroko Hardwood
Iroko is a very beautiful and highly durable African hardwood often used in the boat building industry. It varies in colour from light brown oak to dark brown with irregular shading. We recommend using oil with UV protection such as Treatex or OSMO on this hardwood and recommend re-coating when necessary. If left untreated, it will turn a silver grey over time.
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Scandinavian Redwood
For our softwood gates, we use premium grade Scandinavian redwood. This is a very sustainable light coloured timber that has a lot of character. It will need regular treatment to prolong the life of your gates. It has tight knots and takes treatment and stain well.
Our Scandinavian Redwood is slow grown premium grade. It is sorted so only the highest grade of timber is selected for our gates.
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