The process called shou sugi ban 焼 杉 板 or yakisugi is used to preserve cedar making the wood less susceptible to fire pests and rot.
Charred wood siding toronto.
Explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding.
The art of charring wood started in japan centuries ago.
Shou sugi ban charred wood siding burnt wood siding.
We recently displayed our product at the construct canada show in toronto and we had a visit from a company called cayaki located in quebec canada that has been charring eastern white cedar.
From cleaning the wood to firing it the process is natural and time tested.
Traditionally cedar was burnt in japan to increase the wood s resistance to insects and fire.
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.
G architects collaborated with new york based office ao to bring to life the brand s 3 story 6 700 sf flagship location in toronto s fashionable yorkville neighborhood.
6 10ft lengths.
Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka.
All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding.
About kindl the expression of beauty in charred wood.
Charred western red cedar features shou sugi ban charred wood in a range of neutral tones from creamy white to dark grey.
The modern façade is clad in resawn s monogatari shou sugi ban charred wood.
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.
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.
It creates beautiful and one of a kind appearances that have not been found in traditional wood products.
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It s not thermally modified wood but approaches similar benefits once the woods surface has been charred.
Charred wood siding made from eastern white cedar.
We are nature s collaborators.