Why Does Shou Sugi Ban
Originating in 18Th Century Japan, Shou Sugi Ban Is a Particularly Striking Method of Preserving Wood by Charring It with Fire. Traditionally, This Practice Is...
Originating in 18th century Japan, shou sugi ban is a particularly striking method of preserving wood by charring it with fire. Traditionally, this practice is used with Japanese cedar in order to weatherproof it. … This more moderate form of shou sugi ban creates scorched wood without turning the wood completely black.
What is the benefit of Shou Sugi Ban?
Shou Sugi Ban siding is very low maintenance and naturally resistant to insect as well as moisture damage. These benefits are made even more apparent when Shou Sugi Ban is used to enhance modified wood boards, which already are more dense, durable and long-lasting than many other wood types and species.
Does Shou Sugi Ban weaken the wood?
Traditional Japanese structures with little maintenance can last over 50 years, but the condition of the wood would be poor. … While the Shou Sugi Ban burning technique, also known as Yakisugi, gives the wood a natural advantage to resisting mold, water, fire, and insects, it alone cannot prevent aging and damage.
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