Boxed Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban)

A Thousand-Year Tradition, Now a Global Movement

Yakisugi is one of Japan's oldest exterior building materials. For over a thousand years, Japanese builders have deliberatly charred the surface of Japanese Cedar to produce cladding that resists fire, pests, and weathering without chemical treatment.

Sugi is the traditional substrate because its grain density, resin chemistry, and tannin content respond to the three-pass burn in a way that produces a stable, deeply textured char layer. Its surface is proven across centuries of Japanese exterior use in coastal, mountain, and urban environments alike.

These days, Yakisugi demand is soaring in international architecture and design markets, where it is widely referred to as Shou Sugi Ban. It's prized it for its distinctive aesthetic, low-maintenance performance, and the authenticity of a material with a documented history.

Our yakisugi is produced in Japan from Sugi using the traditional process, then finished and boxed in four surface variations. All four use the same authentic base product. The finish determines the aesthetic and coating system, not the underlying material.

Our Four Yaiksugi Finishes

All four finishes are authentic charred Sugi boards with a shiplap profile, 11 mm thick, covering 6.612 m² per pack. Colour and grain vary naturally from samples. Stock subject to availability.

Premium Dark Brushed

Charred Sugi with a deep dark-toned water-based topcoat. Non-toxic formula with encapsulated additives for enhanced weather resistance and durability.

Dimensions (mm): 3,970 x 135 x 11
Qty / case: 12 pcs (6.612 m²)

Premium Black Brushed

Natural Wire Brushed

Pure Char

Charred Sugi with a pure black water-based topcoat. Non-toxic formula with encapsulated additives for a clean, consistent deep black finish.

Dimensions (mm): 2,970 x 150 x 11
Qty / case: 11 pcs (6.612 m²)

Charred Sugi wire-brushed to reveal the natural grain beneath. Uncoated, with the char and grain interacting for a warmer, more textured surface.

Dimensions (mm): 2,970 x 150 x 11
Qty / case: 11 pcs (6.612 m²)

Uncoated charred Sugi left in its raw fired state. The alligator-skin char texture at its most pronounced. Made to order.

Dimensions (mm): 3,970 x 135 x 11 or 2,970 x 135 x 11
Qty / case: 12 or 11 pcs (6.612 m²)

Finish Comparison

Two Ways to Order

Distributors and Agents

Distributors and agents seeking packaged yakisugi products to sell. Our yakisugi can be rebranded and positioned for a market where authenticity commands a premium.

Project Buyers

Architects, builders, and developers specifying yakisugi for a project. Tell us your finish variant, total square metres, and destination. We'll advise on case quantities, lead time, and shipping.

Enquire About Boxed Yakisugi

Tell us your finish variant, dimensions, and order method. We'll respond within two business days with availability, indicative pricing, and lead time.

Phone / WhatsApp

+81 80 5744 6446

Email

grahams@north21.co.nz