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KAEN / JAPANESE CEDAR
The traditional charred surface in its fullest form. Kiln-charred and left unbrushed, the thick carbon crust cracks into broad plates and is sealed with protective oil - the deepest texture in the BAUWN range.
Surface character
Cedar's wide growth rings produce broad, irregular carbon plates rather than fine crazing. The relief is deep enough to hold shadow at midday and to read clearly from across a street.
Sunlight picks out the raised edges as silver-grey lines; in flat overcast light the wall becomes a matte, absorbing black. Rain darkens it further and dries back within an hour.
Best used on a large exterior plane where the texture has room. Indoors it needs strong grazing light to be understood, and it is not the surface for a corridor.
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Technical overview
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Timber | Japanese Cedar |
| Surface family | KAEN |
| Widths | 145 mm (alternative widths on request) |
| Lengths | 3,600 mm, 4,200 mm |
| Surface texture | Preserved carbon crust, unbrushed |
| Installation | Vertical or horizontal |
| Protective finish | Protective oil; pigmented on KIME surfaces |
| Maintenance | Rinse gently with clean water; avoid abrasive cleaning of the carbon layer and re-oil when the surface looks dry. |
| Lead time | Typically 4-8 weeks for project quantities |
Availability may vary according to stock, profile and project quantity. Please contact BAUWN to confirm current availability.
Wood is a natural material. Grain, texture and colour can vary between boards, making every installation unique. Screen settings and lighting may also affect how colours appear.
Profiles
Recommended for exterior
Recommended profile for exterior cladding. The board is rebated into a Z section - the top of one edge and the underside of the other - so consecutive boards lap into each other and draw a fine, continuous shadow line across the façade.
Planed all round. A straightforward square-edged board for interior linings, joinery, furniture and detailing.
Tongue and groove for interior wall and ceiling linings. Available for interior applications or on request.
Applications
FAQ
Yes. This surface is produced for exterior cladding as well as interior use. We advise the Shadow Gap profile outdoors, installed on a ventilated batten cavity.
Shadow Gap. The Z-shaped half-lap rebate lets consecutive boards overlap while the timber moves, keeps the cavity behind ventilated, and gives the façade a controlled shadow line.
Both orientations are possible. The batten direction and the drainage detail change accordingly; we can supply the relevant detail with your quotation.
Yes. Every board is charred and finished individually, so grain, depth of texture and tone shift slightly across a delivery. That variation is intended.
Keep it clean and free of standing debris, and re-oil when the surface begins to look dry. Maintenance frequency depends on orientation and exposure; we give project-specific guidance with each delivery.
Yes. Samples are the fastest way to judge a surface. Order this finish on its own or as part of a curated box.
Bespoke widths, thicknesses and profiles are produced on request for project quantities. Send the drawing or specification with your quotation request.
Use the quotation form. Your species and finish are carried over automatically, so you only add quantity, profile and project details.
Yes. This surface is produced for exterior cladding as well as interior use. We advise the Shadow Gap profile outdoors, installed on a ventilated batten cavity.
Shadow Gap. The Z-shaped half-lap rebate lets consecutive boards overlap while the timber moves, keeps the cavity behind ventilated, and gives the façade a controlled shadow line.
Both orientations are possible. The batten direction and the drainage detail change accordingly; we can supply the relevant detail with your quotation.
Yes. Every board is charred and finished individually, so grain, depth of texture and tone shift slightly across a delivery. That variation is intended.
Keep it clean and free of standing debris, and re-oil when the surface begins to look dry. Maintenance frequency depends on orientation and exposure; we give project-specific guidance with each delivery.
Yes. Samples are the fastest way to judge a surface. Order this finish on its own or as part of a curated box.
Bespoke widths, thicknesses and profiles are produced on request for project quantities. Send the drawing or specification with your quotation request.
Use the quotation form. Your species and finish are carried over automatically, so you only add quantity, profile and project details.
Other finishes on this timber
KIME / JAPANESE CEDAR
Bold ribbed grain under a deep black - texture you read from the street.
KIME / JAPANESE CEDAR
Cool-toned dark brown over the widest brushed grain in the range.
KIME / JAPANESE CEDAR
Weathered-looking grey with the ribbed cedar texture fully visible.
