Charred wood charred wood also known as shou sugi ban is the new trend in exterior siding.
Charred wood siding canada.
Softwoods like cedar fir hemlock or pine work well with lighter or brushed out chars and stains whereas hardwoods like accoya and batu are more suitable for heavier chars like such as blackcomb which require a harder substrate for durability.
Charred western red cedar features shou sugi ban charred wood in a range of neutral tones from creamy white to dark grey.
Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
The charred exterior helps to weatherproof the siding and act as a deterrent to insects.
Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
Charred wood is the process of lightly applying an open flame to a wood plank to char the surface of the board.
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.
All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding.
6 10ft lengths.
A japanese tradition for thousands of years it now inspires creators and builders here in canada.
Shou sugi ban this wood preservation technique originated in japan where charring wood dates to time.
Shou sugi ban is a commonly used variation of the japanese word yakisugi in japanese yaki means to heat with fire and sugi means japanese cedar ban translates to a plank in this case a wood plank.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
Competitive pricing and shortest lead time.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.
We ship to anywhere in canada and the united states.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.
Espace bois is now a charred wood reference in quebec for architects designers and entrepreneurs.
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.