Cypress
Cupressus lusitanica
Cypress Lusitanica shares many qualities with its cupressus cousin, macrocarpa, featuring an appealing grain, moderate density, minimal shrinkage, remarkable stability, and inherent durability. This versatile timber is well-suited for various applications, including exterior cladding, interior panelling, joinery, structural elements, and decking.
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Colour
Pale gold/pink with fine grain and texture, frequently compared to Kauri. Turns golden brown over time, and naturally silvers after long exposure to sunlight.
Strength
Lightweight, stiff, and strong with high bending and compression strength. Lusitanica can be graded for structural applications, such as beams, posts, rafters, and glulam applications.
Durability
Cypress has the most durable heartwood of all exotic softwoods grown in New Zealand. Untreated Lusitanica has an expected life of 10-15 years in ground conditions, and well over 15 years in above ground applications.
Finish
Lusitanica heartwood can be untreated, or light stains, oils, and paints can provide extended preservation. It is not necessary to chemical treat heartwood for exterior use.
Sizes
Uses
Exterior Cladding
Rafters
Beams
Decking
Joinery
Furniture
Exterior Cladding Rafters Beams Decking Joinery Furniture
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![Interior view of a modern building with a Summerhill timber staircase, glass railing, wooden vertical slats, cypress timber battens and large windows letting in natural light.]()
Waikato University Tauranga Campus
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![Interior of a modern wooden building with large open sliding doors. View of trees and grassy landscape outside, with benches inside the room—polished Summerhill Timbers Victorian ash pale timber floor.]()
Summerhill Base
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![A modern wooden building with a red metal roof, two glass doors, Summerhill Timbers cypress timber cladding, and a wooden deck in a rural area with green grass and trees in the background.]()
Cypress Cladding
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![Summerhill Timbers wooden structure with a unique geometric-patterned railing and an overhead wooden structure, surrounded by trees and greenery.]()
Student Structure
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![Summerhill Timbers wooden structure with multiple angled slats supported by white and wooden beams, set outdoors on a concrete foundation with green trees in the background.]()
Student Structure
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![Interior view of a modern building with a central escalator, Summerhill Timbers cypress batten wooden slats on the sides, and decorative red and black lighting on the ceiling.]()
Waikato University Tauranga Campus
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![Interior view of a wooden ceiling with Summerhill Timbers cypress timber beams, pendant lights and large windows showing trees outside.]()
Cypress Rafters and Beams
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![Modern building with wooden siding, Summerhill Timbers cypress timber cladding, red metal roof, and glass doors, situated outdoors on concrete and grassy area, under cloudy sky.]()
Summerhill Base
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![Interior view of a modern building with multiple levels, featuring Summerhill Timbers wooden slats, glass railings, and ceiling with linear lighting and ventilation vents.]()
Waikato University Tauranga Campus
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![Interior of a room with Summerhill Timbers cypress flooring and a glass door opening to a yard with greenery.]()
Cypress Flooring
