Beautiful traditional Japanese roofing material. It is a method of roofing with split boards made from materials like Sawara and cedar, offering a high degree of flexibility in material choice.
Kakibuki is a traditional Japanese roofing technique that uses materials such as cedar and sawara. It allows for elegant curves and a sense of heaviness in the eaves, and while it is primarily seen in important cultural properties today, its use is advancing in new architectural designs, especially with the popularity of Nordic-style architecture. If using the same specifications as regular kakibuki, the raw material costs are generally high. However, it can be adapted to fit your budget, so consulting during the design phase will help ensure a smooth process. 【Kakibuki Features】 - Made with split boards of sawara and cedar, offering high material flexibility. For more details, please contact us.
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basic information
【Flow of the Persimmon Roof Construction】 ○ Material Procurement → Boards split by craftsmen are procured. ○ Construction → A hinoki bark roofer (hiwadabukishi) carries out the roofing work. (It is technically difficult to perform the work without a skilled hinoki bark roofer.) ● For more details, please contact us. If you prepare the drawings, current photos, budget, construction timing, location, and (in the case of re-roofing) the number of years since the last 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
● Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture - New construction of a pergola roof for a childcare facility ● Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo - Delivery of persimmon wood
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/
