Resawn timber co.
Burned cedar siding.
The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant.
To add a rich long lasting opaque color there s ppg s 100 acrylic stain which protects against sun and water damage.
It is often called japanese cedar and is utilized primarily for construction lumber due to high rigidity and quick drying.
Thanks to its stunning beauty and durability shou sugi ban is making a comeback.
Charred cedar although any number of species of wood could work.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
And to slightly tint your siding with color pigmentation uv5 penetrating wood finish is a sound choice.
The flood pro series by ppg paints comes in a wide range of exterior stains that are ideal for western red cedar products.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
There s some flexibility in exactly how it s done and there are various looks that can be achieved.
What is shou sugi ban siding.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
For our siding we re using an old japanese technique for preserving wood called shou sugi ban a k a.
We specialize in the hachiko variety used specifically for siding in western japan.
Literally translating to burnt cedar board in english shou sugi ban traditionally involves scorching wooden boards with a torch or controlled fire cooling the wood softening the char with a.
Cedar siding is actually less maintenance than you think and there s many reasons why you should use cedar for your next siding project.
Siding green living shou sugi ban is an old japanese method of preserving wood by burning it.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Our sugi is milled and graded for maximum durability in exterior applications and to showcase the inherently beautiful grain.