Idigbo timber is also now a readily available as an option and does match oak graining very well.
Idigbo windows and doors.
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It can be painted however as idigbo is a fairly oily hardwood we would recommend using an aluminium based prime undercoat to lock the tannins in the timber.
Hardwood timber idigbo windows are a great option for traditional listed properties where upvc products will never be approved.
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West african idigbo timber is imported fas grade.
But i have problems when it comes to morticing.
Timber windows and doors are aesthetically pleasing and if well maintained will last a long time.
Woodrite have a range warwick dedicated to idigbo wood which has a similar appearence to oak yet without the restrictions that an oak door may have.
Amongst other things i make windows and doors out of idigbo since i stopped using redwood a few years ago.
The range of wood we have found best for making hardwood vs softwood windows.
Wood is our only naturally renewable building material.
Michael foster michael is the chairman of gardinia windows having founded the company in 1983.
Despite making sure the chisel and bit are razor sharp and that there s enough clearance i get varying degrees of smoke and a black crust forms inside the chisel and a black liquid.
Windows can be made in oak idigbo iroko sapele accoya and european redwood.
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Idigbo timber is a light and moderately durable hardwood it is commonly used as an inexpensive alternative to oak.
I ll break down the pros and cons based on our experience so you have a better idea of why these have become our favoured choices.
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It is a much more light weight and very stable hardwood meaning it is ideal for garage doors.
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A note on idigbo.
In addition they meet all british safety standards and are.
Idigbo dries readily and well with little distortion and splitting and shrinkage is small.
Idigbo takes a stain well.
Windows feature 14 point locking systems while doors feature ultion locking technology.
Idigbo is a yellow brown coloured hardwood used mainly for paint finished interior shop fitting and joinery including windows and doors etc.