Flame meeting timber during production at the Inflamed factory

ABOUT INFLAMED

We learned through fire

Inflamed is a Lithuanian manufacturer specialising in charred timber for architecture. We burn, brush and finish timber at our factory in Kaunas, supplying distinctive materials for projects across Europe and around the world.

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OUR BEGINNING

From a first flame to controlled production

Our story began with timber, fire and the determination to create something remarkable. What started as a manual process has developed into a controlled manufacturing system—but our attention to every board remains unchanged.

The story behind the material

Explore how Inflamed grew from manually charred boards into a specialist timber manufacturer.

The first project

Inflamed began in 2022 with a 130 m² charred-timber project in Vilnius

Timber being charred manually with flame

At that time, every board was burned manually using a gas torch. The process was physical, slow and demanding. Every variation in flame, movement and timing affected the finished surface.

That first project taught us what charred timber requires: patience, close attention and respect for the material. It also showed us that producing it consistently at an architectural scale would require a better and more controlled process.

Building a better process

Manual torch charring gradually developed into purpose-built production machinery.

Timber moving through the Inflamed charring line

We began improving every stage ourselves. Manual torch charring developed into a purpose-built kiln. The kiln later evolved into a continuous production line designed to provide greater control over temperature, speed and the depth of the char.

Brushing and finishing became equally important parts of production. Some boards retain their deep carbon surface. Others are carefully brushed to reveal the timber grain before being finished with oil.

Our equipment has changed, but the principle remains the same: every board must be understood as a natural material rather than treated as an identical industrial component.

Rooted in Yakisugi

A traditional Japanese principle adapted for contemporary European architecture.

Close detail of charred timber grain and carbon texture

Our work is inspired by Yakisugi, the traditional Japanese method of preserving timber through charring. Shou Sugi Ban is the name by which its modern Western adaptation has become widely known.

We apply this principle to carefully selected timber species, combining fire with modern production technology, controlled brushing and protective finishing systems.

Charring changes more than the colour of wood. It exposes the grain, creates depth and gives every board a surface shaped by both the tree and the flame.

Made in Kaunas

Every Inflamed finish is produced and inspected at our factory in Kaunas, Lithuania.

Charred timber production at the Inflamed factory in Kaunas

This is where the timber is inspected, charred, brushed where required, finished, checked and prepared for delivery.

Keeping these processes together allows us to understand how every production decision affects the final material. It also helps us support architects, contractors and homeowners with timber selection, profiles, installation and maintenance.

We do not simply supply a surface. We help specify a complete timber solution for the project.

Character with technical purpose

Our finishes are developed for real buildings, real environments and long-term use.

Black charred timber façade with timber-framed windows in a landscaped outdoor setting

The timber species, profile, orientation, fixing method, ventilation and exposure all influence how a façade performs. We consider these factors from the beginning rather than separating appearance from construction.

Depending on the project, we produce deep-char KAEN surfaces or brushed KIME finishes in a considered range of colours. Natural variation in grain and charring remains visible throughout the material.

The result is timber with architectural presence, tactile character and a clear connection to the process that created it.

Continual improvement

Every project contributes to our understanding of timber and strengthens our process.

Close inspection of a Foxed timber surface and grain

Inflamed has grown through making, testing and improving. Each production challenge leads to a more precise method. Each conversation with an architect, installer or client helps us improve what we manufacture and how we support its use.

We remain curious about the material and honest about its natural behaviour. We provide clear technical information, practical installation guidance and realistic maintenance expectations.

Our ambition is straightforward: to manufacture charred timber that is visually distinctive, technically considered and made with care.

Timber passing through the controlled charring process at Inflamed

MADE IN KAUNAS

Technology gives us control. Experience tells us when the timber is ready.

Every Inflamed board is charred, finished and checked at our factory in Lithuania before being prepared for delivery.

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From Kaunas to projects worldwide

We work with architects, designers, contractors, distributors and private clients. Send us your drawings, quantities, preferred finish or a photograph of the building, and our team will help you identify the right timber, finish and profile.

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