The torch needs to be passed at the same speed and held the same distance from the wood to get a uniform burn.
Burn the wood siding.
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How to make shou sugi ban wood siding.
Fire a blowtorch over the wood s surface until it s burned to your desired colour.
Always wear safety glasses and fireproof work gloves during the process and.
The essential idea is to burn the surface of wood to a varying degree of char.
In order to obtain a consistent looking final finish you need to be very precise.
Burning cedar or some other wood gives it a charcoal barrier that is rot and fire resistant.
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.
Nakamoto forestry is the largest producer and supplier of japanese burnt wood siding shou sugi ban in the us canada.
The japanese invented this technique centuries ago calling it shou sugi ban or yakisugi.
This can also be done using coals from a fire but this will likely result in a far more inconsistent final finish.
Cedar and douglas fir are great because their softer wood burns more easily lifting the grain.
A small 14 oz torch works well for.
Be sure to torch in a well ventilated area with no.
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Set the wood plank or woodwork on a flat level inflammable surface such as a concrete driveway or a metal worktop.
Unless you re burning wood completely black use a wire.