Vertical Shiplap Cladding
A crisp, contemporary cladding profile with a clean vertical line and a defined shadow. Vertical shiplap draws the eye upward and sheds water cleanly — a refined, modern face for New Zealand facades.
A clean vertical line, engineered for the weather.
Sugi Vertical Shiplap runs the eye upward and gives a facade a calm, ordered rhythm. The interlocking shiplap join creates a defined shadow line while shedding water cleanly — handsome and hard-working in equal measure.
Part of our fully certified cladding system, it’s engineered for New Zealand conditions and easy to specify and install, with full technical drawings and installation guidance supplied. Finish it in natural oil or charred Yakisugi to suit the project.
At its heart is sustainable Japanese timber. For centuries, Japan has managed its forests with a patience few countries can match — selecting, growing and harvesting with the next generation in mind. The result is a renewable, responsibly sourced material with a depth of grain and character that only time can produce.
Timber Species
Sugi
Japanese Cedar
Hinoki
Japanese Cypress
Todomatsu
White Fir
Finishes
Yakisugi – Charred cedar
Dento
Charred + Oiled
Makkuro
Charred + Brushed + Oiled
Wabi Sabi - Clear
Charred + Heavy Brush + Oiled
Wabi Sabi - Teak
Charred + Heavy Brush + Oiled
Wabi Sabi - Slate
Charred + Heavy Brush + Oiled
Wabi Sabi - Platinum
Charred + Heavy Brush + Oiled
Wabi Sabi - Dune
Charred + Heavy Brush + Oiled
Wabi Sabi - Driftwood
Charred + Heavy Brush + Oiled
Wabi Sabi - Moetapu
Charred + Heavy Brush + Oiled
Timber + Colour Oil
Clear
Cedar + Colour Oil
Moetapu
Cedar + Colour Oil
Walnut
Cedar + Colour Oil
Driftwood
Cedar + Colour Oil
Teak
Cedar + Colour Oil
Slate
Cedar + Colour Oil
Platinum
Cedar + Colour Oil
Dune
Cedar + Colour Oil
Resources
- Vertical Shiplap Weatherboard – SpecificationsPDF
- Vertical Shiplap – Installation GuidePDF
- Timber Specification Sheet – Japanese CedarPDF
- Finishes & Colours – Dryden WoodOilPDF
- Durability Report – SCIONPDF
- Warranty – SUGi TimberPDF
- Handling & Storage Guide – WeatherboardsPDF
Profile Drawings
What is vertical shiplap cladding?
A shiplap weatherboard installed vertically, giving strong vertical lines with a concealed, weather-resistant overlap joint.
What fixing and cavity does it require?
Fix over a drained, ventilated cavity with horizontal cavity battens or nogs as required, using pre-drilled, sized fixings per the Vertical Shiplap installation guide.
What is the effective cover?
See the Vertical Shiplap specification sheet for cover, board size and fixing centres.
Is it suitable for all NZ exposure zones?
Installed to the specification and E2/AS1, SUGi cladding suits NZ environments — confirm the fixing for your specific wind and exposure zone.
What finish should I use?
An oil or stain, pre-coated to all faces and cut ends before fixing — see the Finishes & Colours guide.