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KIME / JAPANESE CEDAR
A grounded brown with a cool undertone, laid over the ribbed cedar grain. Dark Oak keeps the drama of the texture but takes the hardness out of the colour.
Surface character
Unlike Mahogany, Dark Oak has no red in it. Against the near-black charred ring edges the brown reads clean and slightly grey, closer to weathered oak than to stain.
In warm interior light it looks like an old timber floor turned on its side; in daylight it holds its distance from surrounding brick and terracotta rather than matching them.
Specified where a project wants warmth without a red cast - pavilions, saunas, interior walls, and elevations sitting against greenery.
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Technical overview
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Timber | Japanese Cedar |
| Surface family | KIME |
| Colour | Dark Oak |
| Widths | 145 mm (alternative widths on request) |
| Lengths | 3,600 mm, 4,200 mm |
| Surface texture | Deeply brushed, wide ribbed relief |
| Installation | Vertical or horizontal |
| Protective finish | Protective oil; pigmented on KIME surfaces |
| Maintenance | Rinse with clean water; 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
KAEN / JAPANESE CEDAR
The deepest, most sculptural carbon crust we produce - the classic Shou Sugi Ban surface.
KIME / JAPANESE CEDAR
Bold ribbed grain under a deep black - texture you read from the street.
KIME / JAPANESE CEDAR
Weathered-looking grey with the ribbed cedar texture fully visible.
