Building a passive house.
Diy charred cedar siding.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
Charred wood siding and fencing are the products of an ancient japanese technique that makes a unique beautiful and durable exterior wood product.
I love experimenting with different diy techniques and as both an avid maker of things and a volunteer firefighter i feel duty bound to show you this really cool diy charred wood tutorial also known as shou sugi ban a japanese wood burning technique don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old.
How to make charred wood siding without propane.
Diy charred cedar siding.
Charred cedar shou sugi ban with natural accents 0.
Charring wood protects it from ultraviolet light insect attack and paradoxically the resulting wood is also more fire resistant why paint wood.
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We wanted the process of creating our new home to be fun so from the outset we approached the build as a mix of science experiment and art project.
In this instructable you ll see how easy it is to make charred wood siding without using propane.