Burnt Cypress Siding

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Burnt cypress siding.

The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char. Whether installing new cypress siding or refreshing existing wood the first step is to make sure its surface is clean so that it can better absorb the desired finish. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. Sureto is made with cypress sourced from the southern united states and can be used for interior wall cladding ceiling cladding and exterior siding.

Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product. Let the solution soak for 15 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light. Wash the wood with a mild bleach and water solution using a pressure washer on a low setting.

The exposed cypress wood grain will fade naturally to grey. The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi. The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light. This is not a defect but a natural process of wood.

Charred cypress can be fire treated to class a for interior projects. See our selection of authentic japanese yakisugi shou sugi ban products readily available throughout the us canada. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.

Cryptomeria japonica is sugi in japanese and is a monotypic genus in the cypress family indigenous to japan. Any wood siding product will grey the same and will require some form of maintenance including such materials as ipe teak and soft woods such as cedar cypress hemlock. Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.