The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Diy charred wood siding.
This gives the wood an absolutely stunning finish and i have used this on.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
It looks after us in return.
I love experimenting with different diy techniques and as both an avid maker of things and a volunteer firefighter i feel duty bound to show you this really cool diy charred wood tutorial also known as shou sugi ban a japanese wood burning technique don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old.
We are truly blessed by the woods.
Set the wood plank or woodwork on a flat level inflammable surface such as a concrete driveway or a metal worktop.
We are nature s collaborators.
Join me as i tour the factory where it s made.
Our process has always started with planting and caring for the forest.
If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding.
The carbonised wood brushes off and you are left with a really beautiful 3d textured finish caused by uneven burning of the growth rings in the wood.
March 10 2020 by aspire design and home.