Shou Sugi Ban
For the more discerning client we offer the Japanese technique known as Shou Sugi Ban.
This is the charring of the wood's surface with a torch to seal the pores and creates a resistance to bugs, water and.....fire.....oddly enough. This leaves the wood very dark and can be brushed and finished with oils - clear or pigmented to give it a custom color mixed with the dark elements left behind from the charring. Truly a stunning highlight of any space.
Shou Sugi Ban (Before)
Before
Shou Sugi Ban (During)
During
Shou Sugi Ban (After)
After
Cypress Boxed Beams
Treated with Shou Sugi Ban Technique and Wax-finished
