Burnt Wood Siding Canada

Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
Burnt wood siding canada. The art of charring wood started in japan centuries ago. There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven. Softwoods like cedar fir hemlock or pine work well with lighter or brushed out chars and stains whereas hardwoods like accoya and batu are more suitable for heavier chars like such as blackcomb which require a harder substrate for durability. Charred wood charred wood also known as shou sugi ban is the new trend in exterior siding.
At blackwood we char wood lovingly by hand in the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban or yakisugi. All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding. Homeowner jon friesen and his father david took the house s siding big boards of douglas fir and torched each piece to give it. We ship to anywhere in canada and the united states.
A wide variety of finishes can be achieved by using different species of wood. Competitive pricing and shortest lead time. 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. Shou sugi ban this wood preservation technique originated in japan where charring wood dates to time.
From cleaning the wood to firing it the process is natural and time tested. A japanese tradition for thousands of years it now inspires creators and builders here in canada. Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose. D arcy jones designed a home with charred wood accents.
Espace bois is now a charred wood reference in quebec for architects designers and entrepreneurs. Located in the the addington highlands of ontario canada we work with our clients to create custom charred siding for exterior and interior walls and ceilings. About kindl the expression of beauty in charred wood. 6 10ft lengths.
Charred western red cedar features shou sugi ban charred wood in a range of neutral tones from creamy white to dark grey. Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada. 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.