Shou sugi ban

What are the biggest misconceptions about shou sugi ban? This blog breaks down the top 10 myths around Japanese charred wood siding that we hear most often and clears up confusion.

Learn the ancient method of shou sugi ban, the Japanese wood burning method to naturally create a weatherproof wood. Create a rich brown - almost black - shimmering wood finish using only a small blow torch. Easy beginner woodworking project.

Learn what is Shou Sugi Ban, how do you do it, what wood and oil to use? Click here to learn more about this Japanese wood burning technique.

Guide to the lifespan of shou sugi ban, average estimated lifespan, factors that impact shou sugi ban aging, & how to improve its lifespan.

Writing about life, motherhood, disability advocacy and more.

Eastwest Architecture has sunken a compact gym into the garden of a London home, featuring bright birch-lined interiors and a mirror wall.

Wood Burning Techniques & Reclaimed Wood Projects - Burned Wood Finish for Colorful Wood Grain. The process involves charring the wood surface with exposed flame from a propane torch, then cooling it, cleaning it with a wire brush, rinsing, and then applying a finish coat. A wide range of finish appearances can be created with Shou Sugi Ban.

Charred wood never looked so good.

IKIGAI Charred Accoya wood cladding, roofing, & slats are featured in the award-winning project Butter Lane, also known as Six Square House.

Sculptor turned builder Anthony Esteves' work is haunted by the dark side of old New England. "The homes of the 1600s have a ghostly quality," he says. "Th