Cedar is naturally resistant to damage from uv and weather insects rot decay and fire due to its high tannin content the compound that makes it red.
Burned wood siding.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka.
Due to the thick hydrophobic uv inhibiting soot layer suyaki has the best wood and color longevity as well as incredible fire resistance.
The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant.
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.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
Siding green living shou sugi ban is an old japanese method of preserving wood by burning it.
Thanks to its stunning beauty and durability shou sugi ban is making a comeback.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
If your wood has some less burnt corners you can easily pass it over the fire like i did with a couple of pieces.
Burned suyaki is the most traditional and easily recognizable of our yakisugi shou sugi ban products.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
While shou sugi ban 焼杉板 originated in japan in the 18th century primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof the technique which involves charring a wood surface to.
If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding.