The longer you hold the fire on the wood the darker the char.
Burned japanese wood siding.
And keep a fire extinguisher close by.
Use a garden torch to burn the surface of the wood.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
Suyaki is the most traditional and easily recognizable of our yakisugi shou sugi ban products.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
Due to the thick hydrophobic uv inhibiting soot layer suyaki has the best wood and color longevity as well as incredible fire resistance.
Now comes the fun part.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area with no flammable materials near your workspace.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.