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.
Burnt redwood siding.
The layer of char protects the wood from uv and weathering.
Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
This further reduces upfront costs and hassle and gets your project finished faster.
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.
This means that the wood will not fade or peel and need to be refinished in 10 15 years.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
There are a variety of styles available within the charwood line to meet your range of design.
Charred siding speeds up construction times since the siding does not need to be painted after it is installed.
Competitive pricing and shortest lead time.
However all charred timber is not created equal.
Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
Surface charred wood an ancient japanese technique known as shou sugi ban has become an international sensation with recent articles in the new york times taking things to a fever pitch.
The carbonised wood brushes off and you are left with a really beautiful 3d textured finish caused by uneven burning of the growth rings in the wood.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.