Japanese charred wood

What are the biggest misconceptions about shou sugi ban? This blog breaks down the top 10 myths around Japanese charred wood siding that we hear most often and clears up confusion.

Shou-sugi-ban or "the burning of Japanese cypress (sugi)," is an age old Japanese practice that is becoming increasingly popular outside of Japan, and now gaining popularity with architects across the world.

Yakisugi is a Japanese charred wood finish. Here's how you can finish wood with a propane torch for a beautiful finish.

Charred wood siding adds a distinct and one-of-a-kind look to the exterior of any home, especially those built in a modern style.

Order reclaimed and sustainable wood samples online from Pioneer Millworks. Test out these hardwood and softwood options for flooring, paneling, or siding before you buy.

Shortly after Delta Millworks began burning wood in 2007, we realized we were reviving the Japanese tradition of shou-sugi-ban.

Repeat after us: shou sugi ban. Devised as a way to make wood less susceptible to fire and to keep away insects and rot, this longstanding Japanese method

Tar kiln or “tjärdal” from Öland, Sweden. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.Since humans began using wood, the material has always been subject to more or less successful methods of wood pres…

Inspired by the colors and textures of the Japanese wood burning technique known as shou sugi ban, Longleaf Lumber is now customizing and selling charred reclaimed wood to our customers.

One technique that we’ve been learning more about is the traditional Japanese method of preserving wood to create yakisugi. Read on to discover more about yakisugi, and how you can perhaps draw inspiration, too.