Charred Wood Siding Canada

At blackwood we char wood lovingly by hand in the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban or yakisugi.

Charred wood siding canada.

There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven. Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character. Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. Shou sugi ban this wood preservation technique originated in japan where charring wood dates to time.

The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi. Shou sugi ban is a commonly used variation of the japanese word yakisugi in japanese yaki means to heat with fire and sugi means japanese cedar ban translates to a plank in this case a wood plank. Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product. Competitive pricing and shortest lead time.

Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood. 6 10ft lengths. The charred exterior helps to weatherproof the siding and act as a deterrent to insects. Charred wood is the process of lightly applying an open flame to a wood plank to char the surface of the board.

Espace bois is now a charred wood reference in quebec for architects designers and entrepreneurs. Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose. Charred wood charred wood also known as shou sugi ban is the new trend in exterior siding. A japanese tradition for thousands of years it now inspires creators and builders here in canada.

Located in the the addington highlands of ontario canada we work with our clients to create custom charred siding for exterior and interior walls and ceilings. Softwoods like cedar fir hemlock or pine work well with lighter or brushed out chars and stains whereas hardwoods like accoya and batu are more suitable for heavier chars like such as blackcomb which require a harder substrate for durability. All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding. We ship to anywhere in canada and the united states.