Burnt Cypress Siding

Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.

Burnt cypress siding.

Fire resistance resawn s charred cypress has a flame spread index of 40 and a smoke developed index of 140 to give it a class b rating. Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product. Let the solution soak for 15 minutes before thoroughly rinsing. Whether installing new cypress siding or refreshing existing wood the first step is to make sure its surface is clean so that it can better absorb the desired finish.

The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char. The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light. Cryptomeria japonica is sugi in japanese and is a monotypic genus in the cypress family indigenous to japan. It is often called japanese cedar and is utilized primarily for construction lumber due to high rigidity and.

Taiyo is made with cypress sourced from the southern united states and can be used for interior wall cladding ceiling cladding and exterior siding. Contact us for a project quote. Wash the wood with a mild bleach and water solution using a pressure washer on a low setting. Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.

Charred cypress can be fire treated to class a for interior projects. This is not a defect but a natural process of wood. See our selection of authentic japanese yakisugi shou sugi ban products readily available throughout the us canada. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.

The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light. Any wood siding product will grey the same and will require some form of maintenance including such materials as ipe teak and soft woods such as cedar cypress hemlock. The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.