November 3 2017 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.
Japanese burned wood siding.
Due to the thick hydrophobic uv inhibiting soot layer suyaki has the best wood and color longevity as well as incredible fire resistance.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese technique for waterproofing and preserving wood.
Delta millworks began burning wood in 2007 and we were instantly enthralled by the beautiful textures and grain patterns achieved by taking torches to timbers and boards.
Originating in 18th century japan shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese carbonized wood finish created by burning the surface of wood to preserve it.
Traditionally this practice is used with japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it.
Shortly after beginning the craft we realized we were reviving the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban this process is used to preserve the wood by charring it.
It involves charring the cedar wood surface until it turns black.
The wood is burned until the surface is charred and then coated with natural oil.