I use this burnt wood finish technique on most if not all of my builds.
Burning wood for siding.
I ve been wanting to add siding to my house for a long time now i ve just kept putting it off because of the ensuing work that is sure to come.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
The final product is also known as yakisugi yaki means to cook burn and sugi is the japanese name for cedar but shou sugi ban seems to have won as the most commonly used term in english and it is sometimes simply known as a.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
Burning cedar or some other wood gives it a charcoal barrier that is rot and fire resistant.
Thanks shou sugi ban is a japanese technique that dates back to the 18th century for preserving wood.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka.
I had no idea that burning the wood makes it extremely bug and stain resultant.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are.
The appeal of a burnt wood finish the hottest trend in design which is also an ancient japanese technique offers surprising benefits for siding furniture and more.
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Nowadays designers and architects have used other species of wood like douglas fir cyprus and oak.
This is a how to get that burnt wood finish or how to stain wood with fire and st.
The process is specifically meant f.
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.