Japanese Burnt Wood Siding

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.

Japanese burnt wood siding.

The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi. Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it. The burnt fiber crevasse shadows are subtle and gendai can either be installed with or without an oil prefinish. We provide beautiful long lasting low maintenance sustainable products.

Our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char. Yakisugi shou sugi ban from nakamoto forestry we are the world s largest manufacturer and supplier of authentic japanese charred wood siding. There are a variety of styles available within the charwood line to meet your range of design schemes from light to heavy charring and multiple color tones. The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.

Our charwood siding shou sugi ban is one of our two flagship products the other being our charwood fencing. Therefore we have many reasons why nakamoto forestry is the best choice. Contact us for a project quote. The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil.

Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product. Gendai is the most commonly specified yakisugi shou sugi ban surface for exterior applications. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. See our selection of authentic japanese yakisugi shou sugi ban products readily available throughout the us canada.

Traditionally this practice is used with japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it. Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire. Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic. Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.

Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.