All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
Burnt wood houseboat siding.
There s an ethereal quality to the charcoaled wood.
Our process has always started with planting and caring for the forest.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
We are truly blessed by the woods.
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.
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It looks after us in return.
Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.
However almost any type of wood can be used making this a great way to use reclaimed lumber.
Design a space that uses all available square footage to create a practical kitchen and living space for the family.
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.
The wood siding is in fact not painted but instead treated using a natural preservation process called shou sugi ban.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
The real reason for all the excitement over charred wood siding is that it is simply beautiful.
Main living and kitchen.
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.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
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Its silvery surface transforms with the changing light.
Explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding.
Traditionally shou sugi ban was made with cedar.
Living kitchen objective.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The traditional japanese technique involves burning the surface of the wood to create a protective seal as well as a visually distinctive finish.