Always wear safety glasses and fireproof work gloves during the process and.
Burn the wood siding.
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Unless you re burning wood completely black use a wire.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
In order to obtain a consistent looking final finish you need to be very precise.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
Burning cedar or some other wood gives it a charcoal barrier that is rot and fire resistant.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
Be sure to torch in a well ventilated area with no.
The torch needs to be passed at the same speed and held the same distance from the wood to get a uniform burn.
Cedar and douglas fir are great because their softer wood burns more easily lifting the grain.
Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood.
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A small 14 oz torch works well for.
This can also be done using coals from a fire but this will likely result in a far more inconsistent final finish.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
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.