Diy Shou Sugi Ban Siding

For our siding we re using an old japanese technique for preserving wood called shou sugi ban aka.

Diy shou sugi ban siding.

While shou sugi ban 焼杉板 originated in japan in the 18th century primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof the technique which involves charring a wood surface to render it a. Fire treating wood breaks down its cellulose which contains nutrients such. There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven. It rose to popularity for its unique and striking aesthetic and was prolific until the japanese supply of wood dwindled and newer less costly products came onto the market.

Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood. It translates to burnt cedar board as it was originally applied to japanese cedar. I made a youtube video to accompany this instructable you can watch it here. Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.

A light brushing process knocks down the heavy soot layer and leaves a smooth silky appearance. Charring a 1 6 piece of cedar. Shou sugi ban is becoming very trendy these days and by making it this way you don t need a propane torch or any other specialist tools. Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.

Seeing it used in interior applications inspired me to think beyond siding. The burnt fiber crevasse shadows are subtle and gendai can either be installed with or without an oil prefinish. Shou sugi ban charred wood effect. Shou sugi ban has been practiced in japan for centuries.

Charred cedar although any number of species of wood could work. Traditionally used for siding wood charring techniques like shou sugi ban have seen a resurgence in popularity.