Shou sugi ban charred wood effect.
Diy shou sugi ban siding.
A light brushing process knocks down the heavy soot layer and leaves a smooth silky appearance.
Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.
For our siding we re using an old japanese technique for preserving wood called shou sugi ban aka.
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.
Seeing it used in interior applications inspired me to think beyond siding.
It rose to popularity for its unique and striking aesthetic and was prolific until the japanese supply of wood dwindled and newer less costly products came onto the market.
Basically it s a way to speed up the weathering process and make a wood plank naturally weatherproof.
Gendai is the most commonly specified yakisugi shou sugi ban surface for exterior applications.
Traditionally used for siding wood charring techniques like shou sugi ban have seen a resurgence in popularity.
Shou sugi ban has been practiced in japan for centuries.
Shou sugi ban serves as an eco friendly fungicide and pesticide for wooden siding decking fencing and patio furniture.
I made a youtube video to accompany this instructable you can watch it here.
Charred cedar although any number of species of wood could work.
The burnt fiber crevasse shadows are subtle and gendai can either be installed with or without an oil prefinish.
It translates to burnt cedar board as it was originally applied to japanese cedar.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.
Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood.
Charring a 1 6 piece of cedar.