Torched Wood Siding

Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood.
Torched wood siding. Charred siding speeds up construction times since the siding does not need to be painted after it is installed. While shou sugi ban 焼杉板 originated in japan in the 18th century primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof the technique which involves charring a wood surface to render it a. Let the torch do the work and keep the flame moving on all the edges as well as the whole surface. In this instructable you ll see how easy it is to make charred wood siding without using propane.
Charred siding can be cheaper upfront than traditional painted siding once you factor in the costs of paint and painting. Then lightly torch the wood. Make sure that the wood that you are going to use is already smooth. Always wear safety glasses and fireproof work gloves during the process and.
Charring wood protects it from ultraviolet light insect attack and paradoxically the resulting wood is also more fire resistant. Set the wood plank or woodwork on a flat level inflammable surface such as a concrete driveway or a metal worktop. Don t strike it to close to the wood because we don t want it to burn much.