Set the wood plank or woodwork on a flat level inflammable surface such as a concrete driveway or a metal worktop.
Diy charred wood siding.
Shou sugi ban or yakisugi are uv resistant weather resistant rot resistant and bug resistant and can last upwards of 80 years with little to no maintenance.
Join me as i tour the factory where it s made.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
I love experimenting with different diy techniques and as both an avid maker of things and a volunteer firefighter i feel duty bound to show you this really cool diy charred wood tutorial also known as shou sugi ban a japanese wood burning technique don t quote me on this but my research indicates that shou sugi ban means burnt cedar board and it s a centuries old.
Charred wood siding and fencing aka.
If you want a less burnt finish this is really easy just get a hard bristled brush and brush your wood siding.