Then lightly torch the wood.
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.
Why paint wood when you can burn it instead.
Let the torch do the work and keep the flame moving on all the edges as well as the whole surface.
Charring wood protects it from ultraviolet light insect attack and paradoxically the resulting wood is also more fire resistant.
Just point it about 4 to 5 inches above the surface.
Make sure that the wood that you are going to use is already smooth.
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.
Don t strike it to close to the wood because we don t want it to burn much.
Always wear safety glasses and fireproof work gloves during the process and.
Charred siding has several distinct advantages.
Charred siding can be cheaper upfront than traditional painted siding once you factor in the costs of paint and painting.