Always wear safety glasses and fireproof work gloves during the process and.
Diy charred wood siding.
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.
This gives the wood an absolutely stunning finish and i have used this on.
Set the wood plank or woodwork on a flat level inflammable surface such as a concrete driveway or a metal worktop.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
The carbonised wood brushes off and you are left with a really beautiful 3d textured finish caused by uneven burning of the growth rings in the wood.
Join me as i tour the factory where it s made.