The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Shou sugi ban charred wood siding.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
We are nature s collaborators.
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.
Our process has always started with planting and caring for the forest.
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We are truly blessed by the woods.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
Yakisugi shou sugi ban.
Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic.
Featured shou sugi ban siding.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
Decide which wood grade.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
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.
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