Macrocarpa Cladding
SOURCED FROM SUSTAINABLE WOODLOTS
Macrocarpa Heartwood
Macrocarpa is part of the Cypress family, renown for producing timber of high quality, particularly the stability and durability characteristics.
The heartwood is consistent in colour and density, all of which make it an excellent choice for exterior use where aesthetics and performance are required.
“ We have supplied Macrocarpa cladding to architects, builders and homeowners for over 25 years.”
PROJECT
Exterior & Interior Macrocarpa Timber, Christchurch
USES: Exterior Cladding, Skirting Boards, Decking, Wall and Ceiling Panelling
Research has affirmed that Macrocarpa is an outstanding material for exterior cladding, decking, joinery and other external applications where durability and stability are paramount.
AESTHETICS
Macrocarpa heartwood displays a distinctive pale straw colour, while the sapwood is lighter. It produces a higher proportion of heartwood to sapwood than most tree species, and in a short time frame. The clear grade of Macrocarpa is often compared to the aesthetic and functionality of native Kauri, as they are both similar in colour and feature a unique speckled cross grain.
ORIGIN
Cupressus macrocarpa is a coniferous Cypress tree native to California. Though planted in a number of countries, Macrocarpa is unique to New Zealand as a timber used in sizeable volumes.
We are careful to select trees that are 40 to 130 years old to ensure a high proportion of heartwood.
FACTS
Natural resistance to infestation
Low movement
Suitable for staining and painting
Naturally durable
SUSTAINABILITY
We are committed to sustainable timber supply. Our Macrocarpa is sourced from farm woodlots and commercial plantations in New Zealand’s South Island. Most woodlots are replanted, making Macrocarpa a sustainable timber choice.
Along with many of our other timber options, Macrocarpa is grown locally, right here in New Zealand. This means a short supply chain from forest to building site, and a much smaller carbon footprint than imported timber products. In fact, Macrocarpa timber stores about 50 times more carbon than it takes to produce.
Find out more about our promise to sustainable practices.
RESEARCH
Over the course of many years, New Zealand’s Scion (ex-Forest Research Institute) has conducted extensive research into the cultivation and utilisation of Macrocarpa.
Research has shown that heartwood of Macrocarpa is an outstanding material for exterior cladding, decking, joinery and other external applications where durability and stability are paramount.
