Low Profile Outside Corner

The choice of an edge profile (shiplap versus square edge) is simply a matter of individual design preference. Here are some links to projects that use square edge profiles:

East Hampton Modern

Product: Pika-Pika® Alkyd Black 1 x 8 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Octothorpe House 

Product: Gendai® Linseed Amber 1 x 8 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Virginia Lake House

Product: Pika-Pika® Alkyd Black 1 x 6 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Aspen View House

Product: Suyaki® Tung Oil Black 1 x 8 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Sag Harbor House

Product: Gendai® Alkyd Black 1 x 8 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Fairfield Inn

Product: Pika-Pika® Linseed Brown 1 x 8 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Nebo House

Product: Gendai® Linseed Brown & Pika-Pika® 1 x 6 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Wine Estate Georg Breuer in Germany

Products: Gendai® & Pika-Pika® 1 x 6 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Fichtel Mountains House in Germany

Product: Suyaki® 1 x 6 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Private Garden in UK 

Product: Gendai® 1 x 6 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

Ukiyo Restaurant 

Product: Suyaki® Polyurethane Black 1 x 8 x 12 S3S Square Edge | Select Grade

All of our standard sample stock is cut from select-grade wood; whether samples have knots or not is a matter of chance. However, when a clear grade is requested, we take care to provide sample swatches without knots.

No, it is not mandatory to use our trims with your lumber package—however, we do recommend them for several reasons. Nakamoto Forestry aluminum trims are designed to simplify your project by ensuring a polished appearance, efficient installation, and optimal durability. If you choose not to purchase our accessory products, you can trim out corners and windows as you would any other wood siding. Most projects will need head or other flashing that is custom bent locally. 

While our aluminum trims serve a cosmetic function, it’s important to note that they are not a substitute for a comprehensive moisture management system. All accessories must meet our installation parameters as well as local code requirements. Ensure that exteriors are properly sealed and flashed to prevent moisture intrusion and install in a shingle fashion for effective management. 

Always consult with a design professional to review project installation parameters relative to your local building code and regional best practices for moisture and water vapor management.

It is common for locally sourced wood trim adjacent to our yakisugi scope to be painted, either to complement or contrast with our siding. We can supply extra oil stain for this purpose as part of your original lumber package or purchased separately from our online store. 

Please note that, even with multiple coats of oil, locally sourced wood products may not perfectly match the color and tone of our yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products. The opacity of the coating also plays a role, with more opaque coatings providing a better match. A semi-transparent linseed coating is harder to match than a semi-solid alkyd coating. 

Opting for a contrasting trim color/tone is also a common approach, which simplifies the problem of trying to match two different materials.

Yes, our 30mm yakisugi “shou sugi ban” profiles are suitable for garden bed applications. For specific dimensions and profiles, please refer to the individual product specification sheets.