One might say that this hip yet traditional method is catching fire.
Japanese burned cedar siding.
However other softwoods including pine and.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Shou sugi ban is an old japanese method of preserving wood by burning it.
Basically it s a way to speed up the weathering process and make a wood plank naturally weatherproof.
Shou sugi ban is the westernized term for what is known in japan as yaki sugi ita or just yakisugi which translates loosely into burned cedar board although in english sugi is.
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.
The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant.
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.
A light brushing process knocks down the heavy soot layer and leaves a smooth silky appearance.
Delta millworks began burning wood in 2007 and we were instantly enthralled by the beautiful textures and grain patterns achieved by taking torches to timbers and boards.
Gendai is the most commonly specified yakisugi shou sugi ban surface for exterior applications.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
As a result of its porous nature cedar japanese cedar in particular readily chars to the depth needed for a protective and appealing burnt wood finish.
Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire.
Our charwood siding shou sugi ban is one of our two flagship products the other being our charwood fencing our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char.
The burnt fiber crevasse shadows are subtle and gendai can either be installed with or without an oil prefinish.
Thanks to its stunning beauty and durability shou sugi ban is making a comeback.
Traditionally this practice is used with japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it.