Advantages of Shou Sugi Ban
Antique, yet timeless Japanese wood treatment technique.
Japanese wood treatment technique, called yakisugi, is a completely natural way of wood preservation, used for centuries. Wood charring allows to preserve the lumber from environmental factors, as well as creates unique and exclusive appearance. Using yakisugi technique, the outer part of wooden boards is treated with fire – it allows to reveal the natural beauty of wood colour and texture, without any chemical substances.
Blackened wood (also known as darkened wood) is produced by us, thinking both - about the environment and the eye-appealing looks. Heating timber with fire makes its outer layer look burnt, although the inside of it remains fully robust, so it maintains the natural wood characteristics. The outer layer of blackened wood is then covered with a special oil that improves the protective properties of the material. Because of the fire treatment, darkened timber gains such qualities as fire and fungus resistance. Moreover, such an ancient Japanese technique requires minimal maintenance, whereas more usual types of impregnated timber need to be taken care of much more often.