Journal
Notes from the factory
Specification advice, maintenance and the things architects ask us most.
How to Choose the Best Timber for a Shou Sugi Ban Interior
Learn how to choose the best timber for Shou Sugi Ban interiors. Compare Spruce, Larch, Japanese Cedar and Accoya for grain, finish and stability.
Charred Wood Cladding: How Timber Species Change the Final Look
Discover how Accoya, spruce, larch, and Japanese cedar affect the look, texture, durability, and character of charred wood cladding for your home.
Charred Wood Interior Ideas: 9 Stylish Ways to Use It at Home
Explore 9 stylish charred wood interior ideas for feature walls, kitchens, ceilings, bedrooms, bathrooms, and more to create a warm, modern home.
How Do You Maintain a Burnt Wood Decking Outdoors?
Learn how to maintain a Shou Sugi Ban deck outdoors with practical tips for cleaning, inspecting, weathering, and re-oiling charred timber.
Charred Wood: A Complete Guide to Japanese Timber Cladding
Fire can transform timber in ways paint and stains simply cannot. What begins as an age-old craft from Japan can turn out to be an exceptional form of architectural coating by…
How Timber Cladding Texture Changes the Way Buildings Look
A building can use beautiful timber and still look ordinary. The difference is often found in something people notice without thinking about it: texture .
Blackened Wood Cladding: What Makes Charred Timber Suitable for Modern Architecture?
Have you ever questioned how a burned piece of wood may give a structure a beautiful appearance and survive for many years? Modern architecture is always looking for materials…
Burnt Wood Cladding: Benefits, Types, Cost & Maintenance Guide
Burnt wood timber is exterior timber that has been intentionally charred to create a distinctive dark, textured finish. The controlled charring process enhances the natural…
Can Burnt Wood Be Used for Fencing? A Complete Guide to Yakisugi Fences
Yakisugi applies a controlled surface treatment to wood to provide a unique protective layer. When the proper wood, charring method, finishes, and structural elements are used,…