Charred Wood Siding Canada

A wide variety of finishes can be achieved by using different species of wood.

Charred wood siding canada.

All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding. 6 10ft lengths. We ship to anywhere in canada and the united states. Charred wood is the process of lightly applying an open flame to a wood plank to char the surface of the board.

Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character. Virtually all the moisture is removed during this process which can change the crystalline structure of cellulose. Shou sugi ban this wood preservation technique originated in japan where charring wood dates to time.

Shou sugi ban siding and torrefied wood. At blackwood we char wood lovingly by hand in the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban or yakisugi. The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi. There is a related wood treatment called torrefied wood or thermo modified wood where milled planks are baked in a high temperature oven.

Competitive pricing and shortest lead time. Espace bois is now a charred wood reference in quebec for architects designers and entrepreneurs. 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. The charred exterior helps to weatherproof the siding and act as a deterrent to insects.

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. A japanese tradition for thousands of years it now inspires creators and builders here in canada. 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 charred wood also known as shou sugi ban is the new trend in exterior siding.