Burned Cypress Siding

If you want siding for your home that looks great and is durable but requires little maintenance look no further.

Burned cypress siding.

Peter s basilica is believed to have been made of cypress which were more than 1100 years old when the. Suyaki is the most traditional and easily recognizable of. Our charwood siding shou sugi ban is one of our two flagship products the other being our charwood fencing our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char. Wash the wood with a mild bleach and water solution using a pressure washer on a low setting.

Cryptomeria japonica is sugi in japanese and is a monotypic genus in the cypress family indigenous to japan. The japanese call it shou sugi ban. Black and burned wood an ancient japanese technique protects cedar by charring it a witchy charcoal. Charring the surface of the wood creates a beautiful black finish that protects not only against rot but also insects who evidently hate the taste.

Charred wood siding and fencing aka. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. Vinyl siding is designed to withstand weather and resist moisture damage. With proper care and maintenance the useful life of cypress can last for generations making it more cost effective than most other choices.

The first doors of st. 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. It is often called japanese cedar and is utilized primarily for construction lumber due to high rigidity and quick drying. The latest design trend.

Cypress wood lumber provides customers with the best cypress lumber money can buy. Featured shou sugi ban siding. Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.

Let the solution soak for 15 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. It translates to burned cypress plank and is a traditional approach to treating home siding in japan. It s having a renaissance in the west for less practical reasons. Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are.

It can have the look of wood siding without the ongoing work and expense. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.