Cedar Cladding
Grown in Japan.
Made in New Zealand
Over 30 years experience manufacturing timber products for the New Zealand building industry
We’re a locally owned company that aims to deliver cedar cladding and Japanese timber products to New Zealand’s leading designers, architects, builders and specifiers.
A Flexible + Modular Design System that’s Simple to Specify and Install
Sugi provides a complete certified design system tailored for architects, interior designers, CAD professionals and installers.
Our modular system offers standardised dimensions that allow for mix-and-match configurations with experienced support for customisation in layout, finish, and profile.
Technical Detailing and Specifications
With detailed CAD files, and clear technical documentation, our products integrate easily into design workflows.
- Well-documented CAD/3D models and drawings available (DWG, PDF)
- Section drawings showing installation methods, joints, and backing systems
- Specification sheets with acoustics, fire ratings, moisture resistance information and more
Experienced Support and Guidance From Specification to Installation
We work alongside architects, designers, builders and installers every day. Whether its detailing a coastal facade or solving an interior challenge, our team brings decades of experience with specialist timbers in New Zealand conditions.
We’ll help you select the right species, recommend the best profile for cedar cladding, and ensure everything meets NZ Building Code. Because we control both sourcing and manufacturing, you get consistent advice from specification through to installation.
Why Use Cedar Cladding From Japan?
The fact that nearly 70% of Japan is covered in forest is a testament to a culture that values sustainability and natural resources.
Japan’s forestry practices balance harvesting with regeneration through strict replanting laws and traditional selective cutting methods.
The Japanese concept of mottainai – respect for resources and rejection of waste – permeates the entire timber supply chain. Detailed traceability systems ensure every piece of wood can be tracked to its source, providing transparency increasingly rare in the global market.
Slow Growth is what gives Cedar Cladding Superior Strength and Durability
Beyond environmental responsibility, Japanese timber is prized for its exceptional quality.
The country’s geographical location and cold climate play an important role role in this – the harsh winters and mountainous terrain cause trees to grow more slowly, resulting in tighter growth rings and denser wood with superior strength and stability. Its these qualities that make cedar cladding one of the most sought after weatherboard options.
When you choose timber from Japan, you’re not just selecting a sustainable product – you’re investing in material that has been cultivated and processed with meticulous care, backed by a forestry tradition that has sustained itself for generations.