The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Burnt wood houseboat siding.
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.
However almost any type of wood can be used making this a great way to use reclaimed lumber.
Traditionally shou sugi ban was made with cedar.
Its silvery surface transforms with the changing light.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
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The real reason for all the excitement over charred wood siding is that it is simply beautiful.
Main living and kitchen.
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.
We are truly blessed by the woods.
It looks after us in return.
Chip and joanna really captured just the simple subtle modern design that i.
Living kitchen objective.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
Our process has always started with planting and caring for the forest.
Explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding.
Something we used that we d never tried before was charred wood siding which was a perfect fit for the masculine vibe we were going for.
Design a space that uses all available square footage to create a practical kitchen and living space for the family.
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.
There s an ethereal quality to the charcoaled wood.
The wood siding is in fact not painted but instead treated using a natural preservation process called shou sugi ban.
The traditional japanese technique involves burning the surface of the wood to create a protective seal as well as a visually distinctive finish.
We are nature s collaborators.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.