Japanese Charred Cedar Siding

Our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char.

Japanese charred cedar siding.

This trend has always been there since ancient times. 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. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.

Our sugi is milled and graded for maximum durability in exterior applications and to showcase the inherently beautiful grain. Don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old japanese technique for preserving wood with fire. Basically it s a way to speed up the weathering process and make a wood plank naturally weatherproof. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.

Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic. 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. We specialize in the hachiko variety used specifically for siding in western japan. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.

Contact us for a project quote. Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product. It is often called japanese cedar and is utilized primarily for construction lumber due to high rigidity and quick drying. Shou sugi ban a unique japanese charred cedar siding that is popular in 2019 architectural designs are on the rise and people are looking for unique ways to build a home.

In this case shou sugi ban is a japanese style of designing wood and treating it to make it last longer.