While shou sugi ban 焼杉板 originated in japan in the 18th century primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof the technique which involves charring a wood surface to.
Burnt siding technique.
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Our charred wood products install with the same techniques as the traditional siding materials.
I will add that wiping off the soot is very messy.
Creating quality yakisugi starts with the right material.
The appeal of a burnt wood finish the hottest trend in design which is also an ancient japanese technique offers surprising benefits for siding furniture and more.
I wanted to make some charred wood siding and during my research i stumbled across a japanese language video on youtube where i saw this really simple yet very clever technique in japan this technique is called shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
I love experimenting with different diy techniques and as both an avid maker of things and a volunteer firefighter i feel duty bound to show you this really cool diy charred wood tutorial also known as shou sugi ban a japanese wood burning technique don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
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.
It s been a lot of work.
But the end look is amazing on the cabin.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.