Apply on softwoods only.
Burnt siding technique.
Because burning the wood surface removes any existing rough patches.
The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil.
Our charred wood products install with the same techniques as the traditional siding materials.
Colours usually range from a very rich natural wood colour to a deep black.
The burnt fiber crevasse shadows are subtle and gendai can either be installed with or without an oil prefinish.
Don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old japanese technique for preserving wood with fire.
Tools and materials required.
Gendai is the most commonly specified yakisugi shou sugi ban surface for exterior applications.
Using a stiff brush carbon residue is then removed from the boards and the material is rinsed with water.
Wooden boards are burnt on each side which is usually done with a blowtorch.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
As a result of its porous nature cedar japanese cedar in particular readily chars to the depth needed for a.
How to make charred wood siding without propane step 1.
Coated or stainless steel fasteners rated for outdoor use with doug fir or cedar are recommended as is using proper protective gear when cutting or installing charred wood products.
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Basically it s a way to speed up the weathering process and make a wood plank naturally weatherproof.
Apart from the wood you almost certainly have everything you will need in the.
Once a board is dry it s ideal to apply a natural non toxic oil to seal it.
Make yourself a small fire pit.
Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire.
Traditionally this practice is used with japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
How should diyers approach the shou sugi ban process for the best results.
This took me a couple of minutes with some bricks i had lying.