I use this burnt wood finish technique on most if not all of my builds.
Burnt oak siding.
Below is a 100 plus year old dairy barn i cut the siding for all oak.
Second would be white oak then red oak.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
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Save the hickory for cabinets smoking meat and firewood.
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.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
I favor board and bat siding.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
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In many cases using our charred wood instead of painted stained wood siding or another siding material can actually be significantly cheaper over the long run.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
With traditional painted siding you have the cost of the siding installation costs paint and painting costs and then repainting again every 10 or so years.
Your burnt oak greater london uk contractor might also suggest fiber cement siding which is fire resistant and termite proof and can come with a warranty of up to 50 years.
Easy to mill and can go up green right off the sawmill.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
Combining different materials and colors can make your house look like a brand new home.
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This is a how to get that burnt wood finish or how to stain wood with fire and st.