The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Burned japanese wood siding.
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Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
November 3 2017 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.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area with no flammable materials near your workspace.
Shortly after beginning the craft we realized we were reviving the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban this process is used to preserve the wood by charring it.
Shou sugi ban is an old japanese method of preserving wood by burning it.
And keep a fire extinguisher close by.
Thanks to its stunning beauty and durability shou sugi ban is making a comeback.
Use a garden torch to burn the surface of the wood.
Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire.
One might say that this hip yet traditional method is catching fire.
The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant.
Now comes the fun part.
Delta millworks began burning wood in 2007 and we were instantly enthralled by the beautiful textures and grain patterns achieved by taking torches to timbers and boards.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
The longer you hold the fire on the wood the darker the char.