Nakamoto Forestry’s Clear Vertical Grain (CVG) Sugi is a quartersawn Japanese cedar cladding that offers a sustainable alternative to old-growth cedar. Defined by a straight, clear grain with little to no knots, CVG Sugi offers a calm, uniform surface with no visual distraction. The grain runs clean and consistent from end to end for a refined expression that emphasizes proportion and light, not texture and pattern.
Clear vertical grain cedar was once commonly sourced from old growth forests, but is no longer widely available in meaningful volumes; Nakamoto Forestry has cultivated comparable fiber quality from responsibly managed stands. CVG Sugi is available in 15mm nickel gap shiplap profiles for exterior siding and interior paneling. Fire performance testing indicates ASTM E84 Class B.
