The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
How to make charred wood siding.
Once a board is dry it s ideal to apply a natural non toxic oil to seal it.
Using a stiff brush carbon residue is then removed from the boards and the material is rinsed with water.
This process involves burning cedar planks to transform the surface into a charred coating effectively sealing the wood.
Tools and materials required.
How to make charred wood siding without propane step 1.
Shou sugi ban was used to treat wood siding for a residential project in.
The charred surface can be left completely untouched can be heavily or lightly brushed and can be sealed with a clear coat or a stain.
Colours usually range from a very rich natural wood colour to a deep black.
As a result of its porous nature cedar japanese cedar in particular readily chars to the depth needed for a.
Apply on softwoods only.
Because burning the wood surface removes any existing rough patches.
Make yourself a small fire pit.
This took me a couple of minutes with some bricks i had lying.
Apart from the wood you almost certainly have everything you will need in the.