It takes time to build up a reliable and artful burning technique.
Burned japanese wood siding.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire.
Suyaki is the most traditional and easily recognizable of our yakisugi shou sugi ban products.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The manufacturing process is detailed accurate and dangerous.
What is the shou sugi ban process.
For a durable burnt wood finish that will last 50 years or more follow these shou sugi ban application tips.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
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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 carbonized wood finish.
Shou sugi ban or yakisugi the term shou sugi ban is japanese 焼杉板 and literally translates to burnt cedar board.
Traditionally this practice is used with japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it.
If you re based in north america seek out western red cedar southern cypress basswood or another.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
Due to the thick hydrophobic uv inhibiting soot layer suyaki has the best wood and color longevity as well as incredible fire resistance.
This is a technique that we have over 10 years of expertise in.
The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil.
As a result of its porous nature cedar japanese cedar in.
Apply on softwoods only.
One that we have perfected.
Burn the surface of the wood.
Our charred timber cladding is a modern application of the ancient japanese art of charring timber to provide a beautiful and long lasting timber cladding.
The term is commonly used to describe the centuries old japanese technique of charring sugi cedar planks used for residential siding fencing and decking projects.
Charred timber cladding shou sugi ban.