And keep a fire extinguisher close by.
Burned japanese wood siding.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The longer you hold the fire on the wood the darker the char.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area with no flammable materials near your workspace.
Now comes the fun part.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
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.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Due to the thick hydrophobic uv inhibiting soot layer suyaki has the best wood and color longevity as well as incredible fire resistance.
Suyaki is the most traditional and easily recognizable of our yakisugi shou sugi ban products.