Charred wood siding

A comprehensive guide on how to seal charred wood. Get the best results by following these steps to do the sealing job right.

"The landscape is part of the concept from the beginning," says Anthony Esteves, a sculptor-turned-builder who created a small cluster of clapboard houses

See our selection of authentic Japanese yakisugi (shou sugi ban) siding accessories readily available throughout the US & Canada.

Bordeaux-based studio Atelier 6 Architecture has created Heva, a black Douglas fir-clad cabin designed for off-grid living, in Ustaritz, south-west France.

Learn the ancient method of shou sugi ban, the Japanese wood burning method to naturally create a weatherproof wood. Create a rich brown - almost black - shimmering wood finish using only a small blow torch. Easy beginner woodworking project.

Shou Sugi Ban siding boards don’t twist, distort or warp when subjected to the charring process, making it ideal for ease of installation and maintenance.

All of the benefits of metal without the problems of wood. Authentic looking metal panels that look like real wood. Perfect for siding, soffits, ceilings.

Nakamoto Forestry is the largest manufacturer of shou sugi ban in the world. Drawing from generations of experience, we are the leading authority on shou sugi ban siding.

reSAWN's award-winning, high performance, and sustainable shou sugi ban products are available for interior & exterior cladding.