You can leave the charred wood bare for a rough hewn look or apply a.
Gator look charred siding.
Surface charred wood an ancient japanese technique known as shou sugi ban has become an international sensation with recent articles in the new york times taking things to a fever pitch.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
Shou sugi ban serves as an eco friendly fungicide and pesticide for wooden siding decking fencing and patio furniture.
Some of the texture in the gator look is lost due to the wiping.
Although the charred wood wasn t in any immediate danger and i enjoyed this aged look my wife said she preferred the original more opaque black look of the siding.
And to be honest since many of these exposed areas were turning gray i worried about how well any product we might try in the future would soak in and adhere so i decided to.
There s some flexibility in exactly how it s done and there are various looks that can be achieved.
The unique aesthetic character and durability of charred wood siding are all excellent reasons to choose it as a material for your project but when you really look at the economics of it you will find that it is actually extremely affordable as well.
In many cases using our charred wood instead of painted stained wood siding or another.
Nevertheless this comes with an added benefit namely removing any char that might otherwise flake off in the first couple of rainstorms.
Shou sugi ban with tung oil.
For our siding we re using an old japanese technique for preserving wood called shou sugi ban a k a.
Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
However all charred timber is not created equal.
It will weather very well over time.
It s the most reminiscent of the japanese shou sugi ban.
There are a variety of styles available within the charwood line to meet your range of design.
Oiling charred cedar siding 0.
Charred cedar although any number of species of wood could work.
Gator is the most heavily charred of our burned finishes.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The product can be used for contemporary modern or mountain traditional designs.
Using the product on the exterior or the interior brings a unique look to any design.
