Blackened Wood Siding

Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.

Blackened wood siding.

Charred siding can be cheaper upfront than traditional painted siding once you factor in the costs of paint and painting. Burnt charred timber cladding on a building. The latest design trend. A home office with views of the water sits above the garage and can be reached via a set of stairs on the exterior of the garage.

There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. Black and burned wood an ancient japanese technique protects cedar by charring it a witchy charcoal. The result is a scorched finish with a magnificent charcoal black color.

The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil. This is done with the use of fire burning to create a heat treated surface and carbonised layer around the timbers exposed faces. Photography by david sundberg. Charred siding speeds up construction times since the siding does not need to be painted after it is installed.

The surface of the wood can take on a crackled or alligator skin look depending on the wood species and the burn intensity. 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. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. It takes little more than a quick hand sanding if necessary and wiping on a single coat of oil.

The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. It s having a renaissance in the west for less practical reasons. The exterior of this house has blackened wood siding with contrasting light wood shutters february 22 2019 photography by john madden modular design and build firm modscape together with local architects fox johnston have completed a functional and light filled family home in the beachside neighborhood of tamarama australia. Upon arriving at the house you see that the garage and the house are split with a pathway between the two.

Shou sugi ban or blackened cedar wood siding covers the house and garage. But maintaining oiled wood is pretty simple. Charred siding has several distinct advantages.