Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
Shou sugi japanese burnt wood siding.
It is often called japanese cedar and is utilized primarily for construction lumber due to high rigidity and quick drying.
We specialize in the hachiko variety used specifically for siding in western japan.
We provide beautiful long lasting low maintenance sustainable products.
Delta millworks began burning wood in 2007 and we were instantly enthralled by the beautiful textures and grain patterns achieved by taking torches to timbers and boards.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
Shortly after beginning the craft we realized we were reviving the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban this process is used to preserve the wood by charring it.
Our charwood siding shou sugi ban is one of our two flagship products the other being our charwood fencing.
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.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
Therefore we have many reasons why nakamoto forestry is the best choice.
Yakisugi shou sugi ban from nakamoto forestry we are the world s largest manufacturer and supplier of authentic japanese charred wood siding.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.