The heartwood has high durability against decay and tends to be resistant to moisture! It is used as a high-quality building material, starting with temple and shrine architecture!
"Cypress (Hinoki)" is highly valued as a superior material due to its durability, appearance, and fragrance, making it a first-class timber among domestic coniferous trees. Generally, the sapwood is a pale yellow-white, while the heartwood ranges from pale yellow-brown to pale red. The wood grain is straight, the texture is fine, and it possesses a unique fragrance and luster. It is particularly resistant to fungi and insects, and it is said that the strength of older trees increases for about 200 years after felling, making it an exceptionally durable wood. **Characteristics of Cypress (Hinoki)** - Generally, the sapwood is a pale yellow-white, and the heartwood is a pale yellow-brown to pale red. - When finished with a planer or similar tool, it exhibits a beautiful luster and the characteristic fragrance of Hinoki. - The heartwood has high decay resistance and tends to be strong against moisture. - It is also easy to dry. - It is not very hard and has some flexibility, making it easy to work with. - It is suitable for splitting. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*
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[Uses and Application Scenes] ■ High-quality building materials, custom materials, Japanese-style fittings, Japanese and Western furniture, etc. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Bandai Co., Ltd. is a lumber company with a precut factory. We provide precut materials for structural timber, feather-edge materials, and finishing materials along with lumber. Additionally, we sell materials necessary for housing and act as agents for various construction methods, offering comprehensive support to construction companies and builders who are passionate about creating wooden homes. Bandai aims to be of service and bring joy to all those who are dedicated to building wooden houses, as professionals who understand the "wisdom of utilizing wood." We would like to convey a unique world of wood that is gentle on people, transforming the essence of wood into "warmth" as those engaged in lumber sales.