Burned Japanese Wood Siding

Use a garden torch to burn the surface of the wood.

Burned japanese wood siding.

Shortly after beginning the craft we realized we were reviving the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban this process is used to preserve the wood by charring it. November 3 2017 while shou sugi ban 焼杉板 originated in japan in the 18th century primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof the technique which involves charring a wood. Traditionally this practice is used with japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it. 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.

The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char. And keep a fire extinguisher close by. The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant. Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.

Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire. One might say that this hip yet traditional method is catching fire. Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada. Thanks to its stunning beauty and durability shou sugi ban is making a comeback.

Competitive pricing and shortest lead time. Shou sugi ban is an old japanese method of preserving wood by burning it. The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi. The longer you hold the fire on the wood the darker the char.

Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product. The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil.