Texmateria
Cedar / Sugi
A soft aromatic conifer with warm linear grain. It varies from pale pink to reddish brown, weathers gray outdoors, and shows dents, checks, and raised grain easily.
Common names
- sugi
- japanese cedar
- western red cedar
- cedar cladding
Search phrases
- vertical wood cladding
- cedar wall
- warm exterior wood
- japanese wood siding
Common uses
- Exterior siding
- Fences
- Ceilings
- Saunas
- Wall boards
Choosing points
- Best for walls, ceilings, exterior cladding, and Japanese natural interiors where light soft wood is wanted.
- Untreated cedar grays outdoors, especially in sun and rain.
- Boards vary strongly from pale yellow to reddish brown.
- Charred cedar reads black but still has wood grain and cracked texture.
How it ages
- Naturally more decay resistant than many softwoods, but end grain, ground contact, and trapped moisture remain weak points.
What to avoid
- Do not use soft cedar where hard floor wear, chair legs, or impact resistance are required unless denting is acceptable.
