There s some flexibility in exactly how it s done and there are various looks that can be achieved.
Burnt cedar siding.
This process can also be done with other common woods such as pine hemlock maple or oak and is the perfect finish to the exterior of a variety of wood framing materials.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
For our siding we re using an old japanese technique for preserving wood called shou sugi ban a k a.
What is charred wood siding fencing.
Wooden boards are burnt on each side which is usually done with a blowtorch.
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Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
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.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
How carbonized wood finish is made.
I used locally sourced nc cedar wood.
Cedar and larch are local very durable and resistant to rot.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
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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.
Our charred wood products install with the same techniques as the traditional siding materials.