Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
Gator look charred siding.
This is considered a heavy burn.
It s the most reminiscent of the japanese shou sugi ban.
We re going for mostly a gator finish meaning the cedar will have an alligator skin like appearance.
Using the product on the exterior or the interior brings a unique look to any design.
Consider also the underlying color of the doug fir or cedar.
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Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.
It s made to last low maintenance and made from only sustainably sourced materials.
The charring technique adds beauty and character to the underlying wood and the finish can work in many different design modalities by varying the degree of burn.
The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements.
Although the charred wood wasn t in any immediate danger and i enjoyed this aged look my wife said she preferred the original more opaque black look of the siding.
Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic.
All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture.
And to be honest since many of these exposed areas were turning gray i worried about how well any product we might try in the future would soak in and adhere so i decided to.
The product can be used for contemporary modern or mountain traditional designs.
Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty.
Our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char.
Our siding and paneling is not only beautiful and unique.
1 6 shiplap and 1 6 square edge charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.
This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities.
It will weather very well over time.
Nevertheless this comes with an added benefit namely removing any char that might otherwise flake off in the first couple of rainstorms.
Oiling charred cedar siding 0.
Wood cladding exterior cladding wood siding interior wood paneling blue granite charred wood dire wolf tongue and groove western red cedar.
Some of the texture in the gator look is lost due to the wiping.
Shou sugi ban with tung oil.
There are a variety of styles available within the charwood line to meet your range of design.