Once a board is dry it s ideal to apply a natural non toxic oil to seal it.
Burnt wood siding technique.
Wooden boards are burnt on each side which is usually done with a blowtorch.
Colours usually range from a very rich natural wood colour to a deep black.
Literally translating to burnt cedar board in english shou sugi ban traditionally involves scorching wooden boards with a torch or controlled fire cooling the wood softening the char with a.
Coated or stainless steel fasteners rated for outdoor use with doug fir or cedar are recommended as is using proper protective gear when cutting or installing charred wood products.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Our charred wood products install with the same techniques as the traditional siding materials.
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.