A popular material for Japanese-style gardens, thatched with cedar bark. This construction method offers a high degree of freedom in design and execution.
Sugi-buki is a traditional Japanese roofing technique that uses cedar bark for construction. It is commonly adopted in garden gates and tea house architecture, and is a popular material in Japanese buildings, used not only for roofs but also for waist walls and fences. At Hiwa-da, we use cedar bark from Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, and select grades of cedar bark according to your budget and durability requirements, ensuring satisfactory construction. 【Features of Sugi-buki】 ○ High degree of freedom in construction and design with cedar bark roofing. Generally, re-roofing is considered every 10 to 15 years. For more details, please feel free to contact us.
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basic information
【Process of Cedar Bark Roofing Construction】 ○ Procurement → Sourcing selected cedar bark from Yoshino, Nara, categorized by grade. ○ Processing → Craftsmen process the bark. → Shaping into specified forms and quantities. ○ Construction → Craftsmen utilize it for roofing work. → Finishing with bamboo supports and palm ropes, etc. ● For more details, please contact us. If you prepare drawings, current photos, budget, construction timing, location, and (in the case of re-roofing) years since installation in advance, we can provide a smoother estimate.
Price information
Basically, we will respond to orders. The amount of materials used and the number of days required for construction vary by building. Therefore, we cannot provide a general answer to inquiries about the price per square meter. For details, please contact us with property photos and drawings.
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Applications/Examples of results
●Hiroshima Prefecture, Higashihiroshima City, Garden Gate and Fence Roofing Work ●Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Garden Gate Roofing Work ●Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Store Canopy Roofing Work ●Yamaguchi Prefecture, Hagi City, Store Canopy Roofing Work ●Yamaguchi Prefecture, Shimonoseki City, New Store Canopy Construction ●Tokyo, Nakano Ward, Delivery of Cedar Bark Materials for Gardens, among many other achievements
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Cedar bark garden gate and fence roofing renovation. A carefully crafted garden using top-grade cedar bark from Yoshino, Nara Prefecture.
Company information
Hiwadaya Co., Ltd. was established as a corporation in 1994, continuing the tradition of "Hiwadaya," which dates back to the Tenpo era (1830s). The representative, Masashi Sasaki, is one of the few hinoki bark thatchers in the country. Hinoki bark thatching is a roofing construction method where materials made from the bark of hinoki (Japanese cypress) are secured with bamboo nails, as seen in structures like the Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kiyomizu Temple, and Itsukushima Shrine. We carry out roofing work using traditional Japanese techniques such as hinoki bark thatching, kakibuki (kokerabuki), sugi bark thatching, thatching, and copper roofing, honed through experience in shrines and temples. We receive numerous repair requests for properties with a focus on sukiya architecture and garden gates from all over the country. We are available for nationwide travel and will respond promptly to specific project estimates. Please feel free to contact us! We also recommend our custom-made high-end interior panel material "kasane," made from hinoki bark, for special clients. http://ka-sa-ne.com/
