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Charring wood
Roger takes a look at this ancient technique to protect wood from the elements.
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Wikipedia overview
Yakisugi (焼杉) is a traditional Japanese method of charring wood for preservation. Yaki means to heat with fire, and sugi is cypress. It is referred to in the West as burnt timber cladding and also known as shou sugi ban (焼杉板) which uses the same kanji characters but an incorrect pronunciation. The ban character means ‘plank’.
By slightly charring the surface of the wood without combusting the whole piece, the wood becomes water-proof through the carbonisation and is thus more durable. It also protects against insects and makes the wood fire retardant.
Does Charred Wood Rot?
🔗 https://degmeda.eu/does-charred-wood-rot/
What Is The Best Wood To Use For Charring?
🔗 https://www.ukhardwoods.co.uk/what-is-the-best-wood-to-use-for-charring/
6 Reasons Why Shou Sugi Ban is the Hottest Trend in Architecture
🔗 https://us.kebony.com/blog/shou-sugi-ban-6-reasons-why-shou-sugi-ban-is-the-hottest-trend-in-architecture/
