The national tree of Japan, found throughout the Japanese landscape and deeply woven into building tradition. Fragrant and naturally weather and insect resistant. Soft with a low density, making it easy to work while remaining stable. The wood ranges from light red to reddish-brown with a beautiful tight, straight grain that develops rich character and patina with age and use.
Sugi – Japanese Cedar
Timber Specifications
Japanese Name
Sugi
Scientific Name
Cryptomeria japonica
Origin
Japan
Sustainability
World class planting and management systems that have been in place for generations. GOHO certification
Treatments
None
Durability
Very durable. Naturally resistant to rot, decay, and insects with no additional harmful chemicals or treatments. Minimum 15 year service life as per NZBC
Density
320-384kg/cm3 ( @ 12% M.C )
Quality Characteristics
All SUGI timber is carefully graded into specific categories, each grade offers a unique aesthetic and level of natural defect appealing to different types of architecture. Sound tight knots and naturally occurring defects are permissible and adhere to NZS 3602
Timber Colour
Reddish-brown heartwood and straw-coloured sapwood with strong contrast between the two
Radial Shrinkage
2.4%
Tangential Shrinkage
5%
Grades Select
Premium and feature tight knot
Lengths
2m, 3m, 4m
Surface Finishes
Dressed
Bandsawn
Dryden Exterior Oil Colours
Clear
Moetapu
Walnut
Driftwood
Teak
Slate
Platinum
Dune