Burnt Oak Siding
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
Burnt oak 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. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. Easy to mill and can go up green right off the sawmill. I use this burnt wood finish technique on most if not all of my builds.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. Combining different materials and colors can make your house look like a brand new home. With traditional painted siding you have the cost of the siding installation costs paint and painting costs and then repainting again every 10 or so years. Second would be white oak then red oak.
It is hard to mill and not very durable. In many cases using our charred wood instead of painted stained wood siding or another siding material can actually be significantly cheaper over the long run. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. Save the hickory for cabinets smoking meat and firewood.
You can leave the charred wood bare for a rough hewn look or apply a drying oil such as linseed or tung oil to lend a soft sheen and enhanced weather protection. Below is a 100 plus year old dairy barn i cut the siding for all oak. The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi. The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Join me as i tour the factory where it s made. Click here for higher quality full size image. I favor board and bat siding. Your burnt oak greater london uk contractor might also suggest fiber cement siding which is fire resistant and termite proof and can come with a warranty of up to 50 years.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.