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.
Burnt wood siding.
Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
See our selection of authentic japanese yakisugi shou sugi ban products readily available throughout the us canada.
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Shou sugi ban or yakisugi are uv resistant weather resistant rot resistant and bug resistant and can last upwards of 80 years with little to no maintenance.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are.
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.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
Competitive pricing and shortest lead time.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.