Though its exact origins are unknown historians believe the method which involves charring japanese cedar with fire brushing it cooling it cleaning it and varnishing it with a.
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What is charred wood siding fencing.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
Exterior house building type shed roofline wood siding material and metal roof material.
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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.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
How to make charred cedar cladding design collection on dwell.
Shou sugi ban meaning burnt cedar board in japanese is a type of charred cedar named for the centuries old technique of preserving wood through fire.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
Master japanese architect terunobu fujimori is an original thinker and a pro at melding ancient traditions with modern design.
Photo 1 of 8 in a designer s catskills home wears a shou sugi ban skin.
The home s charred cedar rain screen facade blends in with the forested 15 acre site.