The national tree of Japan, ubiquitous across 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
Timber Swatch
Array
Finishes
Array
Origin
Japan
Sustainability
World class planting and management systems in place. GOHO certification.
Treatments
None
Durability
Naturally durable 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
Visual Aesthetic
Prominent growth rings, variable colour and feature defects
Timber Colour
Warm reddish brown and light red Hues and dark streaking
Radial Shrinkage
1.3% ( green to 12% M.C )
Tangential Shrinkage
3.5% ( green to 12% M.C )
Grades Select
Premium and feature tight knot
Lengths
2m, 3m, 4m
Surface Finishes
Dressed
Bandsawn
iOKA Exterior Oil Colours
Clear
Ebony
Walnut
Lignite
Iron Bark
Driftwood
Teak
Straw
Gun metal
Patina
Glacial