There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.
Black charred wood siding.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
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.
Featured article explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding.
Or consider a treated wood product such as perennial wood or accoya which are acetylated for rot resistance.
Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.
Located in the the addington highlands of ontario canada we work with our clients to create custom charred siding for exterior and interior walls and ceilings.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
Charring known as shou sugi ban is another option that has been practiced for centuries in japan just burn the wood surface until it s deeply charred and install for a low maintenance dark to very dark siding.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
Alternative to black.
Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
It is a topographic textured surface that follows the wood grain and we hand grade after surfacing to achieve a consistent blend of heartwood and sapwood.
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.
Love of the grain workshop here agin with an all new diy shou sugi ban charred cedar plank video.
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.
I used locally sourced nc cedar wood.
We ship to anywhere in canada and the united states.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.