Burnt Redwood Siding

Surface charred wood an ancient japanese technique known as shou sugi ban has become an international sensation with recent articles in the new york times taking things to a fever pitch.

Burnt redwood siding.

If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding. Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. Competitive pricing and shortest lead time. 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.

The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. However all charred timber is not created equal. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. The layer of char protects the wood from uv and weathering.

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. This means that the wood will not fade or peel and need to be refinished in 10 15 years. This further reduces upfront costs and hassle and gets your project finished faster. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.

Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada. 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.