Sugi
Japanese Cedar - Cryptomeria Japonica
Japanese Cedar, also known as Sugi (Cryptomeria Japonica)
Grown in the cold climate and fertile soils of Japan, Sugi is a world-class, sustainably harvested, and highly durable timber, perfect for enduring the extremes of the Australian climate.
Kosny Timber sources our Sugi from plantations in Japan, where the timber has a centuries-old history. There are many examples where Sugi has been used as exterior cladding and building frames that are 400 years old and still standing.
In Japan, the wood is traditionally charred using the Yakisugi method, enhancing its water, rot and insect resistance without the need for additional coatings or oils. It's worth noting that the term "Shou Sugi Ban" is a Western invention and not recognized in Japan.
Sugi is an economical and sustainable alternative to Western Red Cedar, it shares many of the same advantageous properties.
Kosny Timber imports heart-only Sugi in near-clear grade (115 x 50mm feed stock) or knotty grade (150 x 50mm feed stock). We supply the timber as sawn boards, raw cladding, brushed & oiled cladding or charred, brushed & oiled cladding.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Species: Japanese cedar, Sugi (Cryptomeria Japonica)
Origin: Japan
Sustainability: World-class planting and management systems in place, GOHO certification
Durability: Naturally durable with no additional harmful chemicals or treatments
Density: 320-384kg/cm3 @ 12% MC
Visual Aesthetic: Prominent growth rings, variable color, and feature defects
Timber Colour: Warm reddish-brown and light red hues with dark streaking
Radial Shrinkage: 1.3% (green to 12% M.C)
Tangential Shrinkage: 3.5% (green to 12% M.C)
Grades: Heart only clear/near clear & Heart only tight knots
Kiln Drying: All timber is supplied kiln-dried. 12-16% at the time of dispatch
Machine Coating: Every order is pre-coated prior to dispatch
Lengths: 3m, 4m
FINISHES:
Rough Sawn Boards
Natural
Brushed & Oiled
Charred Brushed & Oiled
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Hinoki
Japanese Cypress - Chamaecyparis Obtusa
We stock kiln dried, Hinoki timber in 130*34mm, rough sawn boards which can be machined into a range of different profiles.
Hinoki is a very unique timber. Naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal there is no timber more suitable for kitchen and bathroom applications, the untreated timber is even used to make baths in Japan.
The wood's natural fragrance is also highly valued and has been proven to have a calming and soothing effect on the mind and body.
It can be used in furniture making, lining boards, bench tops, cladding, decking, and screening to name a few.
Contact us today for more info on Hinoki timber.
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