mass timber building post and beam frame made of japan zairai lumber and cross laminated timber

JAPAN ZAIRAI

Japan Zairai is used in the construction of traditional Japanese homes. Kalesnikoff has been committed to supplying Japanese grade lumber for decades and we produce some of the highest quality Japan Zairai in the world with our fine grain, small knot fiber.

Lamstock

Kalesnikoff Lumber produces industry leading Lamstock lumber in Douglas Fir, Western Larch, SPF and Western Hemlock. Only the finest dimensional lumber meets our Lamstock standard. Rigorously graded for both exceptional strength and very tight defect tolerances.

From our log selection through to our manufacturing strategies, we optimize specifically for Lamstock throughout our production centers.  With more than 30 years experience perfecting our process, we provide a leading high performance product where strength, size and stability are essential.

We produce L3 & Btr lamstock, as well as, E-rated lamstock.

japan zairai lamstock piled on palette in mass timber facility

Available Sizes:

2 x 4 thru 2 x 12
Custom sizes available by request

Available Grades:

L3 & Btr , E-Rated (as available)

Moisture Content:

Laminating stock is 10 – 12% (Maximum 15%)

Finish:

S4SEE

Certification:

Sustainable forestry certifications available by request

Available Species:

Douglas Fir
Western Larch
Western Hemlock

Applicable End-Products:

Laminated Beams

Squares

Selected for its fine straight grain and heavy to FOHC content, these components offer exceptional strength and stability. This traditional square is well manufactured with a superior S4S finish with a micro eased edge. It’s well protected from weather elements and is uniquely branded for the Japanese market.

japan zairai squares lying on palette in mass timber facility

Available Sizes:

90 X 90mm 10’,12’, 4 metre
105 X 105mm 10’,12’, 4 metre
( also 8’ and 9’ )

Available Grades:

#1 Grade
#2 Grade
K Grade

Moisture Content:

<19%

Finish:

S4S with micro eased edge

Certification:

Sustainable forestry certifications available by request

Available Species:

Douglas Fir
Hemlock

Applicable End-Products:

Beam and purlin components for traditional Japanese homes.

Taruki

Selected for its fine grain and small knots.  This traditional roof rafter is well manufactured for a superior S4S finish with a micro eased edge. We bundle tie for ease of handling at the jobsite or lumber yard. It’s well protected from weather elements and is uniquely branded for the Japanese market.

japan zairai taruki lumber piled on palette in mass timber facility

Available Sizes:

45 x 45mm 10’,12’, 4 metre
45 x 55mm 10’,12’, 4 metre
45 x 60mm 10’,12’, 4 metre
45 x 75mm 10',12', 4 metre
45 x 90mm 10',12' 4 metre

Available Grades:

#1 Grade
#2 Grade
K Grade

Moisture Content:

<19%

Finish:

S4S with micro eased edge

Certification:

Sustainable forestry certifications available by request

Available Species:

Douglas Fir
Hemlock

Applicable End-Products:

Roof Rafter for traditional Japanese Post and Beam homes.

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