Burnt Wood Siding Technique
For a durable burnt wood finish that will last 50 years or more follow these shou sugi ban application tips.
Burnt wood siding technique. Apply on softwoods only. Because burning the wood surface removes any. Colours usually range from a very rich natural wood colour to a deep black. Shou sugi ban is a japanese technique that dates back to the 18th century for preserving wood.
Wooden boards are burnt on each side which is usually done with a blowtorch. The carbonised wood brushes off and you are left with a really beautiful 3d textured finish caused by uneven burning of the growth rings in the wood. The process is specifically meant for cedar but works on many species of wood such as cypress ash oak maple and of course pine like i used. Once a board is dry it s ideal to apply a natural non toxic oil to seal it.
Using a stiff brush carbon residue is then removed from the boards and the material is rinsed with water.