March 10 2020 by aspire design and home.
Burnt wood houseboat siding.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
We are nature s collaborators.
Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.
However almost any type of wood can be used making this a great way to use reclaimed lumber.
It looks after us in return.
We are truly blessed by the woods.
The real reason for all the excitement over charred wood siding is that it is simply beautiful.
Explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding.
Living kitchen objective.
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.
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.
Chip and joanna really captured just the simple subtle modern design that i.
The traditional japanese technique involves burning the surface of the wood to create a protective seal as well as a visually distinctive finish.
Design a space that uses all available square footage to create a practical kitchen and living space for the family.
The wood siding is in fact not painted but instead treated using a natural preservation process called shou sugi ban.
Its silvery surface transforms with the changing light.
Something we used that we d never tried before was charred wood siding which was a perfect fit for the masculine vibe we were going for.
Our process has always started with planting and caring for the forest.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Main living and kitchen.
The appeal of a burnt wood finish the hottest trend in design which is also an ancient japanese technique offers surprising benefits for siding furniture and more.
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.
There s an ethereal quality to the charcoaled wood.