Charred Wood Siding Toronto
It is a topographic textured surface that follows the wood grain and we hand grade after surfacing to achieve a consistent blend of heartwood and sapwood.
Charred wood siding toronto. G architects collaborated with new york based office ao to bring to life the brand s 3 story 6 700 sf flagship location in toronto s fashionable yorkville neighborhood. We are nature s collaborators. Explore the art of japanese yakisugi charred wood siding. With traditional painted siding you have the cost of the siding installation costs paint and painting costs and then repainting again every 10 or so years.
In many cases using our charred wood instead of painted stained wood siding or another siding material can actually be significantly cheaper over the long run. Shou sugi ban or yakisugi are uv resistant weather resistant rot resistant and bug resistant and can last upwards of 80 years with little to no maintenance. 6 10ft lengths. Western red cedar is a renewable resource and we offer fsc certified sustainable options and it doesn t contain any nasty chemicals that are.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka. This technique adds beauty and longevity to wood siding. The modern façade is clad in resawn s monogatari shou sugi ban charred wood. March 10 2020 by aspire design and home.
Charred western red cedar features shou sugi ban charred wood in a range of neutral tones from creamy white to dark grey. The art of charring wood started in japan centuries ago. Charred wood siding made from eastern white cedar. Shou sugi ban charred wood siding burnt wood siding.
It s not thermally modified wood but approaches similar benefits once the woods surface has been charred. Inside the store is light and airy reflecting the same sparse scandinavian aesthetic found. Traditionally cedar was burnt in japan to increase the wood s resistance to insects and fire. It creates beautiful and one of a kind appearances that have not been found in traditional wood products.
We recently displayed our product at the construct canada show in toronto and we had a visit from a company called cayaki located in quebec canada that has been charring eastern white cedar. All cedar products are appropriate for exterior siding and interior wall ceiling cladding.