Yakisugi or Shou Sugi Ban, is a traditional Japanese method of wood preservation through surface burning. With its sleek leathered black finish, Shou Sugi Ban treated wood is a great cladding option for the rainy climate of the Pacific Northwest. Surface burning of the wood makes it more water resistant due to cell shrinkage caused by the burning process. The process is environmentally friendly and the weathering seen on exposed wood is minimized as the boards are already “weathered”. Check out our project at 3204 West 13th Ave, in Vancouver where this method has been applied. The way each board uniquely reflects light from its deep burn and two coats of sealant has this house shining as a prime example of shou sugi ban cladding done well. Or well-done depending on how you like your cladding cooked!
We've included a link to the official Shou Sugi Ban website for a more in depth look at different techniques you can use for Shou Sugi Ban cladding - https://shousugiban.com/category/techniques/
