Japanese Charred Wood Siding

Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.

Japanese charred wood siding.

We specialize in the hachiko variety used specifically for siding in western japan. Shou sugi ban burnt wood exterior cladding is naturally made very durable originated as a japanese wood finish for homes revealing the beauty of the natural preserved timber. Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic. Our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char.

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. Traditionally this practice is used with japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it. Don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old japanese technique for preserving wood with fire.

Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire. The heavily charred surface of the board makes the wood fire retardant as well as resistant to rot insects and decay. Contact us for a project quote. Shortly after beginning the craft we realized we were reviving the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban this process is used to preserve the wood by charring it.

Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product. The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil. 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 japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.

Cryptomeria japonica is sugi in japanese and is a monotypic genus in the cypress family indigenous to japan. See our selection of authentic japanese yakisugi shou sugi ban products readily available throughout the us canada.