Charred Wood Siding Ontario
Charred western red cedar features shou sugi ban charred wood in a range of neutral tones from creamy white to dark grey.
Charred wood siding ontario. 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. Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose. 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 burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding. Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. Genuine wood siding eastern white cedar shingles. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The best of innovation. Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character. Maibec genuine wood siding like no other. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
From cleaning the wood to firing it the process is natural and time tested. Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are. The art of charring wood started in japan centuries ago. Reflects your preference for authenticity and for quality durable materials in harmony with nature regardless of architectural style.
And charred wood isn t just for siding. Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood. At blackwood we char wood lovingly by hand in the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban or yakisugi. Charred wood siding and fencing aka.
We ve built dining tables kitchen island tops stair cases and even a timber framed screened porch using charred wood says wood burning expert chris dobbins the owner of cdh carpentry in haliburton ont. There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven. 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. 6 10ft lengths.
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.