Charred wood siding and fencing aka.
Diy charred wood siding.
I love experimenting with different diy techniques and as both an avid maker of things and a volunteer firefighter i feel duty bound to show you this really cool diy charred wood tutorial also known as shou sugi ban a japanese wood burning technique don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old.
If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
This gives the wood an absolutely stunning finish and i have used this on.
Always wear safety glasses and fireproof work gloves during the process and.
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.