Black Charred Wood Siding

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.

Black charred wood siding.

You can leave the charred wood bare for a rough hewn look or apply a drying oil such as linseed or tung oil to lend a soft sheen and enhanced weather protection. At blackwood we char wood lovingly by hand in the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban or yakisugi. Charring known as shou sugi ban is another option that has been practiced for centuries in japan just burn the wood surface until it s deeply charred and install for a low maintenance dark to very dark siding. Charred wood lets you create unique spaces like one of a kind accent walls focal points and craft projects.

The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char. The contrast of a dark charred top surface and distinct wood grain provides a warm modern look. Featured article explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding. Our charwood siding shou sugi ban is one of our two flagship products the other being our charwood fencing.

These oils harden with prolonged. It is a topographic textured surface that follows the wood grain and we hand grade after surfacing to achieve a consistent blend of heartwood and sapwood. The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.

Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. Charred wood is made using new lumber that has been carefully burned to highlight the wood s natural character. Make a bold statement on your next interior accent wall project with ufp edge charred wood shiplap. Or consider a treated wood product such as perennial wood or accoya which are acetylated for rot resistance.

Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic. Move the torch evenly over the wood holding it over each area for about five to ten seconds until it goes black and a layer of soot develops. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. We ship to anywhere in canada and the united states.

Our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char. Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character. Charwood siding shou sugi ban.