Japanese Grade Spruce Siding

Characteristics may include black knots loose knots or knot holes large edge knots which might chip out heavy blue stain heavy shake and massed pitch.

Japanese grade spruce siding.

The hardie plank alternative this natural siding is a more environmentally friendly choice. This grade is often used for shelving paneling fences and siding. 3 common spruce 3 common. Sho sugi ban is the japanese process developed in the 1700 s to protect the wood buildings.

The spf j grade is a preferred and common brand in the japan market and it is regarded as the highest grade of dimension lumber. Sbc resquared and rebutted r r buzzards bay gray sbc resquared and rebutted r r buzzards bay gray eastern white cedar shingles 16 in provide the character and warmth of cedar shingles without the maintenance. Japanese grade spruce siding save time and money with this easy to install natural siding. These softwood species spruce pine and fir have the same characteristics.

8 inch wide boards mean a kodiak clad wall has fewer seams for a clean modern look and faster installation. I was originally planning on using horizontally placed pine boards for my house siding. Founded in the mid 1950s this diversified japanese company has been quietly producing fiber cement siding products for years mainly for commercial properties. No other exterior siding can rival with real wood.

If you have never heard of nichiha fiber cement siding you are not alone. Available pre stained in any colour you choose. They used a japanese old growth cedar because everything was old growth in 1700. Spf spruce pine fir lumber is found mainly in the forests of canada and is made of softwood species.

The grade has minimal defects and it is white and bright in appearance. Cedar siding are select knotty and quality knotty. When selecting knotty siding in any species specify the exact grade or paragraph number of the grade rule book from an alsc natural wood siding solid wood has long been used as a siding material. He s used it on his house and it has held up nicely.

View decking learn about kodiak. Kodiak spruce cladding combines the rugged texture of the wilderness with our expert thermal modification and meticulous milling. My local wood mill can provide spruce. My plan is to back prime and use a solid stain on the exterior regardless of species and use 3 4.

Its natural beauty is timeless and the color and textures available are unmatched by other. Nichiha panels bring the look of wood stone brick metal more to your commercial or residential projects with high performance fiber cement. Due to the time of year there is a shortage of local pine and will not be accessible in the time frame i need.