Shou Sugi Ban Cladding

Shou Sugi Ban Refined Architectural Cladding (also known as Japanese Charred Timber Cladding)

The quality and production of this beautiful charred timber cladding product is just superb.

Shou Sugi Ban is a refined architectural Japanese cladding that combines the ancient craft of fire treatment with a precision-milled architectonic cladding profile.

Shou Sugi Ban Cladding is sought after for both its unique black charred appearance and natural qualities. The fire treatment creates an added layer of protection against insect attack and decay, which only adds to the timber’s durability.

This burnt timber cladding is a complete solution for any exterior wall. The detailed trims ensure a streamline finish and watertight result.

• Available in a range of different Australian species
• BAL Rating 12 – 29
• Range of alternative widths & thicknesses available
• Price and supply dependent on availability

A New Dimension in Natural or Black Timber Finishes

Shou Sugi Ban cladding is renowned for its deep-charred aesthetic and enhanced durability, but we also offer other distinctive finishes to suit different styles:

• Rough Sawn Woca Black Cladding: A textured, grain-exposed alternative with a rich black finish that highlights the timber’s natural depth. Perfect for those who want a bold yet organic look without full charring.
• Band Sawn Raw (Uncoated) Cladding: For a more natural, unfinished appearance, our raw band sawn cladding provides the same rustic texture, allowing you to apply your own stain, oil, or finish or leave it to age beautifully over time.

Whether you prefer the charred intensity of Shou Sugi Ban, the refined depth of Woca Black, or the untouched character of raw timber, we have the perfect option for your project.

Useful Additional Product Information

• Shou Sugi Ban Product Brochure
• Shou Sugi Ban Installation Guide

When you buy from us you'll be happy to know that we carefully make up your order and arrange pick-up or delivery at your convenience.

Melbourne and surrounds:

Once your order is ready, you can pick it up from our Melbourne base at 4/43 Power Road, Bayswater. Alternatively, we can arrange delivery. We have great relationships with a number of delivery sub-contractors, and we'll work with them to come up with the best delivery price and time for you.

Australia-wide - including Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide

As our name suggests, we deliver to a network of more than 200 depots across Australia. Get in touch and we'll help you find a delivery location near to you where you can pick up at your convenience.

Shou Sugi Ban Cladding Sizes and Gradings

The list below is not exhaustive but gives you an idea of the most common sizes.

Go here for full details on different timber gradings.

• CLADDING: 122x19mm | 76x19mm | 120x21mm

Cladding is typically priced in in lineal metres (/LM).

Click to find the available sizes and gradings for Shou Sugi Ban Cladding.

POPULAR GRADINGS

• SELECT

The feature present or natural discolouration will not dominate its appearance. Features that are permitted still include short narrow gum veins, a limited number and size of past borer activity and small tight knots.

• STANDARD

Significantly more character than Select Grade. To some degree this will depend on the features present in a particular species. In one species gum veins may naturally be prevalent while in another there may be few gum veins but past borer activity may be more prevalent. Therefore, this grade can be expected to have greater character than Select Grade, and contain an increased amount of gum vein, past borer activity, tight knots and natural discolouration.

• PRESTIGE (Also known as Standard & Better)

Best referred to as effectively a mix of Standard Grade and Select Grade.

• FEATURE

A timber that contains boards with similar features to Medium Feature Standard Grade but where the length of features such as gum veins may be longer and past borer activity may be more frequent. Again, depending on the species, features will vary and in some instances boards meeting high feature grade may only appear moderately featured.

• RUSTIC

Best referred to as a mixture of Feature Grade and Standard Grade.

• COVER

This grade contains more than the permissible number of natural features and shorter lengths. Cover Grade will contain miss-machining/manufacturing defaults, and can contain large amounts of gum vein, knot holes and other natural features such as holes.  

WHAT IS A JANKA RATING?

The Janka Ratings you see on this website refer to how "hard" a timber is. The harder the timber, the higher the rating. So a timber with a rating of 15 is very different in strength to the softest timber we sell, which has a rating of 3.

Affordable Quality:

Nationwide Timber provides great value and we don't compromise on price. The vast range of timber we supply and our buying power with local mills means you get the best of both worlds - premium quality at exceptional prices you won't believe.

Sustainably Australian:

Beautiful timber shouldn't cost the Earth, and that's why we proudly supply "Australian Made", which means that most of the timber we sell comes from iconic Australian hardwoods.

We'll Look After You:

Our family-run business has a building background and we know the Australian timber industry inside out. We love to put that experience to good use by answering any questions you might have and advise you on what's best for your needs. We always aim to provide you with the right product at the best price.