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.

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. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. Charred siding speeds up construction times since the siding does not need to be painted after it is installed.

However all charred timber is not created equal. 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 layer of char protects the wood from uv and weathering. 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.

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. Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. This further reduces upfront costs and hassle and gets your project finished faster.

Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding.