Building a passive house.
Shou sugi ban siding diy.
Easy beginner woodworking project.
Charred cedar shou sugi ban with natural accents 0.
Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood.
While shou sugi ban originated for the purpose of weatherproofing wood it has recently become popular as a rustic textural design element inside the home.
It translates to burnt cedar board as it was originally applied to japanese cedar.
Learn the ancient method of shou sugi ban the japanese wood burning method to naturally create a weatherproof wood.
We wanted the process of creating our new home to be fun so from the outset we approached the build as a mix of science experiment and art project.
Create a rich brown almost black shimmering wood finish using only a small blow torch.
It involves charring the cedar wood surface until it turns black.
Fire treating wood breaks down its cellulose which contains nutrients such.
Diy shou sugi ban siding.
There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.
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The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
Shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese technique for waterproofing and preserving wood.
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 surface to render it a.
Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose.
Shou sugi ban has been practiced in japan for centuries.
Shou sugi ban serves as an eco friendly fungicide and pesticide for wooden siding decking fencing and patio furniture.