Burned Wood Siding

Shou sugi ban or yakisugi are uv resistant weather resistant rot resistant and bug resistant and can last upwards of 80 years with little to no maintenance.

Burned wood siding.

The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant. Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it. While shou sugi ban 焼杉板 originated in japan in the 18th century primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof the technique which involves charring a wood surface to. Charred wood siding and fencing aka.

Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. Literally translating to burnt cedar board in english shou sugi ban traditionally involves scorching wooden boards with a torch or controlled fire cooling the wood softening the char with a.

Thanks to its stunning beauty and durability shou sugi ban is making a comeback. Cedar siding is a very traditional north american cladding and it stands out for its beauty and timeless appeal. If your wood has some less burnt corners you can easily pass it over the fire like i did with a couple of pieces. Burned suyaki is the most traditional and easily recognizable of our yakisugi shou sugi ban products.

Cedar is naturally resistant to damage from uv and weather insects rot decay and fire due to its high tannin content the compound that makes it red.