Burnt Wood Siding House

Oak hill house by seb scapolan claridge architects pre weathered kebony by shou sugi ban.

Burnt wood siding house.

Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada. 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. 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. Its silvery surface transforms with the changing light.

This is why wood like kebony is often more preferred for it s bolder grain rich appearance after the shou sugi ban burning technique is applied. There s an ethereal quality to the charcoaled wood. However almost any type of wood can be used making this a great way to use reclaimed lumber. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.

Confirm shiplap or square edge. Re painting a house every 10 years is a significant expense and re siding costs even more. Our stack of charred cedar siding grew steadily. The real reason for all the excitement over charred wood siding is that it is simply beautiful.

The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. Using charred wood siding will reduce or eliminate these long term maintenance and replacement costs. Yakisugi shou sugi ban. Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.

Standard select or joko premium clear. Shou sugi ban siding is limitless in patterns and designs architect. Lay out the walls and measure volumes. Eric whetzel the charred wood depending on the angle and level of light can take on silvery tones although in our experience this mostly goes away once the wood has been oiled producing a uniformly black appearance.

Charred wood is more bug pest resistant than normal wood. Installation maintenance details. Competitive pricing and shortest lead time. 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.

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.