However all charred timber is not created equal.
Burnt redwood siding.
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.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The layer of char protects the wood from uv and weathering.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
Competitive pricing and shortest lead time.
Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
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.
Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
Surface charred wood an ancient japanese technique known as shou sugi ban has become an international sensation with recent articles in the new york times taking things to a fever pitch.
The carbonised wood brushes off and you are left with a really beautiful 3d textured finish caused by uneven burning of the growth rings in the wood.
There are a variety of styles available within the charwood line to meet your range of design.
This means that the wood will not fade or peel and need to be refinished in 10 15 years.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
Charred siding speeds up construction times since the siding does not need to be painted after it is installed.