Using a stiff brush carbon residue is then removed from the boards and the material is rinsed with water.
Burnt wood siding technique.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
Coated or stainless steel fasteners rated for outdoor use with doug fir or cedar are recommended as is using proper protective gear when cutting or installing charred wood products.
Literally translating to burnt cedar board in english shou sugi ban traditionally involves scorching wooden boards with a torch or controlled fire cooling the wood softening the char with a.
Wooden boards are burnt on each side which is usually done with a blowtorch.
Once a board is dry it s ideal to apply a natural non toxic oil to seal it.
Delta millworks began burning wood in 2007 and we were instantly enthralled by the beautiful textures and grain patterns achieved by taking torches to timbers and boards.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.