A japanese tradition for thousands of years it now inspires creators and builders here in canada.
Burnt wood siding canada.
The art of charring wood started in japan centuries ago.
Charred western red cedar features shou sugi ban charred wood in a range of neutral tones from creamy white to dark grey.
Eric whetzel the charred wood depending on the angle and level of light can take on silvery tones although in our experience this mostly goes away once the wood has been oiled producing a uniformly black appearance.
About kindl the expression of beauty in charred wood.
With traditional painted siding you have the cost of the siding installation costs paint and painting costs and then repainting again every 10 or so years.
We ship to anywhere in canada and the united states.
Espace bois is now a charred wood reference in quebec for architects designers and entrepreneurs.
All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.
The process called shou sugi ban 焼 杉 板 or yakisugi is used to preserve cedar making the wood less susceptible to fire pests and rot.
Our stack of charred cedar siding grew steadily.
At blackwood we char wood lovingly by hand in the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
From cleaning the wood to firing it the process is natural and time tested.
Located in the the addington highlands of ontario canada we work with our clients to create custom charred siding for exterior and interior walls and ceilings.
In many cases using our charred wood instead of painted stained wood siding or another siding material can actually be significantly cheaper over the long run.
Shou sugi ban this wood preservation technique originated in japan where charring wood dates to time.
6 10ft lengths.
And charred wood isn t just for siding.
Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.
Competitive pricing and shortest lead time.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.