Timber Species

Ten naturally durable species, custom-machined to your specification.

From clear-grade Western Red Cedar to NZ-grown structural Larch and Douglas Fir, every species in our mill is selected for natural durability, stability and performance in the New Zealand climate — all cut, machined and finished to order.

Clear Grade Western Red Cedar — Cedarland timber species

Clear Grade Western Red Cedar

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Premium clear cedar — knot-free, naturally durable, dimensionally stable

The flagship specification. Clear Grade Western Red Cedar is free of knots, lightweight and exceptionally stable — the cladding, sarking and soffit material of choice for award-winning residential and commercial projects across New Zealand.

Grades
Clear · Tight Knot
Origin
Imported — Pacific Northwest
Applications
CladdingDecorativeScreen BattenShakes & ShinglesFascia BoardsPosts & BeamsFences & GatesPaneling
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Yellow Cedar — Cedarland timber species

Yellow Cedar

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Dense, fine-grained and exceptionally durable

Alaskan Yellow Cedar is dense, fine-textured and offers superior strength with a beautiful pale-gold finish. Ideal for battens, screening and structural decorative applications where both performance and aesthetics matter.

Grades
Clear · Tight Knot
Origin
Imported — Pacific Northwest
Applications
CladdingStructuralScreen BattenShakes & ShinglesFascia BoardsDeckingPosts & BeamsFences & GatesPaneling
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NZ Tight Knot Japanese Cedar — Cedarland timber species

NZ Tight Knot Japanese Cedar

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NZ-grown Sugi with warm reddish tones and tight sound knots

New Zealand-grown Japanese Cedar (Sugi) features tight, sound knots and warm reddish-brown tones. Excellent for structural posts, beams and feature construction where character and strength are equally valued.

Grade
Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
CladdingDecorativeScreen BattenShakes & ShinglesFascia BoardsPosts & BeamsFences & GatesPaneling
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NZ Tight Knot Himalayan Cedar — Cedarland timber species

NZ Tight Knot Himalayan Cedar

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Lightweight, aromatic and dimensionally stable

New Zealand-grown Himalayan Cedar is lightweight, aromatic and dimensionally stable. Ideal for beams, posts and decorative structural elements that demand both performance and a beautiful natural finish.

Grade
Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
CladdingDecorativeScreen BattenPosts & BeamsFascia BoardsPaneling
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NZ Structural Tight Knot Yellow Cedar — Cedarland timber species

NZ Structural Tight Knot Yellow Cedar

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Structural-grade durability with engineering strength

Structural-grade Yellow Cedar (Lawsoniana) with tight knots combines natural durability with engineering strength — ideal for decking, screening and structural outdoor use where the timber must perform under load and exposure.

Grade
Structural Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
CladdingStructuralScreen BattenDeckingFascia BoardsPaneling
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NZ Tight Knot Elm — Cedarland timber species

NZ Tight Knot Elm

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Distinctive interlocking grain with rich character

New Zealand-grown Elm features a distinctive interlocking grain and rich character. Highly valued for flooring, feature walls and bespoke interior applications where a unique, expressive timber is called for.

Grade
Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
DecorativeScreen BattenFurnitureFlooringPosts & BeamsPaneling
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NZ Structural Tight Knot Larch — Cedarland timber species

NZ Structural Tight Knot Larch

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Dense, strong and naturally durable

Dense, strong and naturally durable Larch with tight knots. Ideal for structural posts, beams, pergolas and outdoor construction where the timber must withstand the elements without chemical treatment.

Grade
Structural Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
CladdingStructuralScreen BattenDeckingFascia BoardsPaneling
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NZ Structural Tight Knot Douglas Fir — Cedarland timber species

NZ Structural Tight Knot Douglas Fir

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Strong, versatile structural timber

Strong and versatile structural timber with tight knots. The workhorse for wide paneling, structural posts, beams and framing — delivering reliable performance across commercial and residential builds.

Grade
Structural Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
CladdingPanelingStructuralScreen BattenDeckingPosts & BeamsFascia Boards
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NZ Tight Knot Redwood — Cedarland timber species

NZ Tight Knot Redwood

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Rich reddish-brown tones with natural durability

New Zealand-grown Redwood with rich reddish-brown tones and natural durability. Ideal for beams, exterior features and premium structural applications where both warmth of colour and longevity are desired.

Grade
Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
CladdingDecorativeScreen BattenShakes & ShinglesFascia BoardsPosts & BeamsFences & GatesPaneling
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NZ Structural Tight Knot Cypress — Cedarland timber species

NZ Structural Tight Knot Cypress

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Naturally durable, strong and versatile

New Zealand-grown Cypress (Macrocarpa) is naturally durable, strong and versatile. Ideal for structural posts, beams, pergolas, outdoor construction and feature applications where treatment-free durability is essential.

Grade
Structural Tight Knot
Origin
New Zealand grown
Applications
CladdingStructuralScreen BattenShakes & ShinglesFascia BoardsDeckingPosts & BeamsFences & Gates
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