Only the charred surface of the wood gains additional rot and moisture resistance leaving the rest of the board vulnerable.
Charred wood siding texture.
Because ignite is thermally modified each grain is altered to maximize moisture resistance resulting in durability to the core.
Using charred wood siding will reduce or eliminate these long term maintenance and replacement costs.
Although its first use is unknown burned wood could be found in the construction of homes as exterior siding flooring and fences as early as the 1700s.
You could take a seamless texture and copy it enough times to make siding that is a bit longer than you d need.
Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
Add the charring to that long texture.
Unlike actual shou sugi ban no fire is used to create faux sugi ban.
We ve built dining tables kitchen island tops stair cases and even a timber framed screened porch using charred wood says wood burning expert chris dobbins the owner of cdh carpentry in haliburton ont.
Make a bold statement on your next interior accent wall project with ufp edge charred wood shiplap.
It gains dynamic texture.
The new colors join natural charred wood and are available in shiplap and board profiles at building products retailers across the u s.
Charred wood from ufp edge is crafted with high quality lumber that has been expertly burned to highlight its distinct wood grain pattern and texture.
Instead we utilize a finishing process along with the reclaimed wood s natural patina and texture to create a burnt appearance.
Charred wood is made using new lumber that has been carefully burned to highlight the wood s natural character.
And charred wood isn t just for siding.
Charred surface durable core.
Termites and other pests hate the layer of char and it deters them from trying to eat into or make their homes in your siding or fencing.
Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
All the wood grain textures i make are 6 feet to 14 feet long depending on the species.
The contrast of a dark charred top surface and distinct wood grain provides a warm modern look.
Charred wood is more bug pest resistant than normal wood.
Shou sugi ban is beautiful but using it can be problematic.
The end aesthetic result is the gendai look or burned and brushed once.
On the other hand the real siding wouldn t be seamless.