Charred Wood Siding Toronto
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.
Charred wood siding toronto. We are nature s collaborators. G architects collaborated with new york based office ao to bring to life the brand s 3 story 6 700 sf flagship location in toronto s fashionable yorkville neighborhood. 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.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka. Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are. Traditionally cedar was burnt in japan to increase the wood s resistance to insects and fire. This technique adds beauty and longevity to wood siding.
March 10 2020 by aspire design and home. 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. Charred wood siding made from eastern white cedar. Inside the store is light and airy reflecting the same sparse scandinavian aesthetic found.
It is a topographic textured surface that follows the wood grain and we hand grade after surfacing to achieve a consistent blend of heartwood and sapwood. Explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding. 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. About kindl the expression of beauty in charred wood.
It creates beautiful and one of a kind appearances that have not been found in traditional wood products. Shou sugi ban charred wood siding burnt wood siding. 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. The art of charring wood started in japan centuries ago.
All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding. We recently displayed our product at the construct canada show in toronto and we had a visit from a company called cayaki located in quebec canada that has been charring eastern white cedar.