The original yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding. Charred, unbrushed, and unoiled Suyaki is the visual and cultural benchmark standard for the entire yakisugi product category. Certified ASTM E84 Class A Flame Spread. This product is very delicate and not suitable for high-traffic applications. It will blemish, is difficult to handle, and is not for the faint of heart. This is a great option for owners who appreciate the organic, natural beauty of wood and want to savor it as a living, evolving finish.
Finish Detail - Unoiled
Yakisugi heat treatment makes a finish coating unnecessary. Unoiled siding can always be oiled in the future to add color or protection. Delivered ready to install.
Suyaki® is the most traditional and dramatic of our yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products. Its thick, hydrophobic, UV-inhibiting soot layer ensures fantastic color and wood longevity for exterior installations. Unoiled Suyaki has an E84 class A fire resistance. Our finish-coated Suyaki products for interior applications look similar to our exterior-installed Suyaki products, but with unique tactile characteristics.
Suyaki yakisugi naturally features an extremely delicate soot surface that easily blemishes. Bundles and planks must be handled and installed with care.
Traditional yakisugi siding is made by charring the surface of Japanese cedar to enhance its durability and aesthetic beauty. Originally used to protect homes from fire, decay, and insects, it’s now a defining material in modern architecture.
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