For our siding we re using an old japanese technique for preserving wood called shou sugi ban a k a.
Burned cedar siding.
What is shou sugi ban siding.
Siding green living shou sugi ban is an old japanese method of preserving wood by burning it.
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.
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 sugi is milled and graded for maximum durability in exterior applications and to showcase the inherently beautiful grain.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant.
It is often called japanese cedar and is utilized primarily for construction lumber due to high rigidity and quick drying.
Thanks to its stunning beauty and durability shou sugi ban is making a comeback.
Charred cedar although any number of species of wood could work.
Cedar siding is a very traditional north american cladding and it stands out for its beauty and timeless appeal.
We specialize in the hachiko variety used specifically for siding in western japan.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka.