RoughSawn

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Nichiha RoughSawn architectural wall panel shown in a manufacturer product photograph

RoughSawn

Manufacturer
Nichiha
Product
RoughSawn
Status
Current
Market
United States
Last verified
September 23, 2026

Overview

RoughSawn is a Nichiha architectural wall panel (AWP) in the Wood Series. Its rustic face carries four planks per panel, with consistent plank heights staggered horizontally, and shows the ridges, grooves and textures of natural wood. The panel is engineered with an integrated rainscreen and suits exterior and interior use.

RoughSawn is made in a consistent length and sits with RiftSawn as the rustic pair in the series. It is one of the rainscreen wall panels in Nichiha's range, and matching corners are available.

Finishes and colors

RoughSawn has three colors, each on the same four-plank AWP 3030 face. Matching corners are available.

  • Smoke
  • Tobacco
  • Espresso

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Profile and dimensions

RoughSawn is made in one format, AWP 3030.

  • Height: 17-7/8 in. (455 mm)
  • Length: 119-5/16 in. (3030 mm)
  • Thickness: 5/8 in. (16 mm)
  • Planks: 4 per panel
  • Exposed coverage: 14.81 square feet per panel
  • Packaging: 2 pieces per pack, 29.62 square feet

Weight

A RoughSawn panel weighs 57.3 pounds, or 3.8 pounds per square foot.

Orientation

AWP 3030 panels can be installed horizontally or vertically. Install guides are published for both orientations. Turning the panel changes the direction of the four planks.

Rainscreen and attachment

The RoughSawn rainscreen promotes ventilation and drainage behind the panels, which helps protect the building envelope from water intrusion. RoughSawn is attached by simple clip installation with hidden fasteners. The same clip system serves every AWP product, with a high wind load rating and Miami-Dade County approval.

Wood Series comparison

The Wood Series lists several plank layouts.

  • VintageWood: three planks, full width of panel
  • RiftSawn: one plank with a darker reveal at the top
  • RoughSawn: four planks, consistent heights, staggered horizontally
  • Natura: four planks, varied heights, staggered horizontally

A photograph pairs RoughSawn in Smoke beside Illumination in a custom color.

Summary of data

Wood Series, AWP 3030, 5/8 inch thick, 57.3 pounds per panel, 3.8 pounds per square foot, 14.81 square feet exposed, colors Smoke, Tobacco and Espresso.