Charred Wood Siding

The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.

Charred wood siding.

Shou sugi ban carbonized wood siding. 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. Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character. Charred wood which is often referred to as shou sugi ban or burnt wood is an ancient japanese technique that preserves wood by carefully exposing it to a heat treatment.

This gives the wood an absolutely stunning finish and i have used this on. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding. Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.

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. Although its first use is unknown burned wood could be found in the construction of homes as exterior siding flooring and fences as early as the 1700s. The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil. The result is a scorched finish with a magnificent charcoal black color.

Charred wood siding and fencing aka. The carbonised wood brushes off and you are left with a really beautiful 3d textured finish caused by uneven burning of the growth rings in the wood. The surface of the wood can take on a crackled or alligator skin look depending on the wood species and the burn intensity. Featured article explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding.

All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are. 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. 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.