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Fire resistant

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Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Acrylic Black

Pika-Pika® Acrylic Black

Yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding and paneling. Wire-brushed surface with most soot removed, revealing a defined grain texture. Three coats of a warranted acrylic coating is applied prior to shipment. Suitable for exterior and interior applications. Delivered ready to install.    Finish Detail - Acrylic Black Acrylic latex coatings offer the best performance on the market due to their high adhesion, high build, and solid color. This finish is designed to withstand challenging exterior environments and has been tested in the field for over 60 years. It carries a limited manufacturer warranty of 25 years. Delivered ready to install.   For additional information on this finish option please visit us at our website... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Unoiled

Pika-Pika® Unoiled

Yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding and paneling. Wire-brushed and textured surface. Most of the soot is removed, revealing a striped pattern. Suitable for exterior and interior applications. We recommend applying a finish before installation to prevent sooty fingerprints.  Caption   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. Caption Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products are first burned deeply black. Two rounds of wire brushing remove all loose earlywood soot from the softer spring growth rings, leaving the late wood as contrasting burnt ridges. It is a topographic,... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestrySuyaki® Unoiled

Suyaki® Unoiled

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 m... More

Product • By Specialised Panel ProductsContra-Burn plywood

Contra-Burn plywood

Plywood panels with a range of flame retardant treatments and specs. Fire rated (FR) plywood and timber is material that has been treated to slow the spread of fire propagation and prevent ignition. The spread of flame is measured against a known standard of EN 13501-1. In order to meet Euroclass B or Euroclass C specifications, timber or plywood is tested to EN ISO 11925 (ignitability test) and BS EN 13823: 2002 (SBI or Single Burning Item Test). The SBI test records parameters relating to the rate of fire growth, lateral flame spread and total heat release. Specialised Panel Products Ltd. is an approved supplier to Transport for London (Product Register 2061). The products provided meet all of their required standards (Product Registrat... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestrySugi Weathering Stain Silver

Sugi Weathering Stain Silver

High-grade Japanese sugi siding and paneling. Simple sawn straight logs, graded for color and grain, then sanded. Suitable for exterior applications only. Substitute on projects where North American cedar or cypress are specified. A weathering stain is applied prior to shipment. Our weathering stain is designed to mimic the look of moisture-aged, silver wood. The initial silver pigment in the stain will wash off of the walls within the first several seasons, leaving them to turn a beautiful and unique gray-silver. The color will continue to change and patina over time.  Nakamoto Forestry Finish Details - Weathering Stain Silver Our silver weathering stain is based on the Cape Cod gray aesthetic. It is designed to be maintenance-... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Polyurethane Clear

Pika-Pika® Polyurethane Clear

Yakisugi "shou sugi ban" siding and paneling. Wire-brushed and textured surface. Most of the soot is removed, revealing a striped pattern. A clear polyurethane is applied prior to shipping. Suitable for interior applications only.  Nakamoto Forestry Our non-toxic polyurethane is a clean and hard coating that protects the wood from dirt and abrasion. It can be quickly wiped down with a moist cloth, or easily touched up. This coating is not suitable for exterior applications or in any installation where the product will be consistently exposed to moisture (e.g., shower walls/ceilings). Caption Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products are first burned deeply black. Two rounds of wire brushing remove all... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Linseed White

Pika-Pika® Linseed White

Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products receive a double brushing to remove all loose soot. This reveals a textured wood surface with striped grain patterns. We then apply a natural linseed oil prefinish prior to shipment. This combination is only suitable for exterior installations. Application: Exterior   FINISH DETAILSLinseed Oil White Our semi-transparent linseed oil stains are designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. These finishes absorb into the wood, to condition and enhance the grain. Linseed oil coatings are an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of wood as it weathers. Organic fading and patina develop over time. The siding can either be left to... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Linseed Light Gray

Pika-Pika® Linseed Light Gray

Yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding and paneling. Wire-brushed and textured surface. Most of the soot is removed, revealing a striped pattern. A natural linseed oil is applied prior to shipping. Suitable for exterior applications only.  Nakamoto Forestry Finish Details - Linseed Light Gray Our semi-transparent linseed oil stains are designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. These finishes absorb into the wood, to condition and enhance the grain. Linseed oil coatings are an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of wood as it weathers. Organic fading and patina develop over time. The siding can either be left to weather, or it can be recoated with oil to freshen up the color,... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Linseed Amber

Pika-Pika® Linseed Amber

Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products receive a double brushing to remove all loose soot. This reveals a textured wood surface with striped grain patterns. We then apply a natural linseed oil prefinish prior to shipment. This combination is only suitable for exterior installations. Application: Exterior Only   FINISH DETAILS:Linseed Oil Amber Our semi-transparent linseed oil stains are designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. These finishes absorb into the wood, to condition and enhance the grain. Linseed oil coatings are an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of wood as it weathers. Organic fading and patina develop over time. The siding can either be le... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Linseed Natural

Pika-Pika® Linseed Natural

Yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding and paneling. Wire-brushed and textured surface. Most of the soot is removed, revealing a striped pattern. Exterior Natural Pika-Pika Linseed Natural A natural linseed oil is applied prior to shipping. Suitable for exterior applications only.  Nakamoto Forestry Finish Details - Linseed Natural Our semi-transparent linseed oil stains are designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. These finishes absorb into the wood, to condition and enhance the grain. Linseed oil coatings are an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of wood as it weathers. Organic fading and patina develop over time. The siding can either be left to weather,... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Linseed Brown

Pika-Pika® Linseed Brown

Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products receive a double brushing to remove all loose soot. This reveals a textured wood surface with striped grain patterns. We then apply a natural linseed oil prefinish prior to shipment. This combination is only suitable for exterior installations. Application: Exterior Only   Finish Details: Unoiled Our semi-transparent linseed oil stains are designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. These finishes absorb into the wood, to condition and enhance the grain. Linseed oil coatings are an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of wood as it weathers. Organic fading and patina develop over time. The siding can either be left to we... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryGendai® Unoiled

Gendai® Unoiled

Yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding and paneling. The top layer of soot has been gently brushed off, leaving a smooth, consistent, and dark surface. Uncoated Gendai is a quintessential Japanese wabi-sabi siding material that quickly develops a rich patina from exposure. It is naturally weather- and fire-resistant due to being heat-treated. This is a great option for owners who appreciate the organic, natural beauty of wood and want to savor it as a living, changing finish. Can be coated with an oil finish at installation or any time in future. Available burned both faces (S4S) for fencing or louver applications.  Caption   Finish Detail - Unoiled Yakisugi heat treatment makes a finish coating unnecessary. Unoiled s... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Linseed Dark Gray

Pika-Pika® Linseed Dark Gray

Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products receive a double brushing to remove all loose soot. This reveals a textured wood surface with striped grain patterns. We then apply a natural linseed oil prefinish prior to shipment. This combination is only suitable for exterior installations. Application: Interior/Exterior   FINISH DETAILSLinseed Oil Dark GrayOur semi-transparent linseed oil stains are designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. These finishes absorb into the wood, to condition and enhance the grain. Linseed oil coatings are an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of wood as it weathers. Organic fading and patina develop over time. The siding can either b... More

Product • By Nakamoto ForestryPika-Pika® Linseed Black

Pika-Pika® Linseed Black

Yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding and paneling. Wire-brushed and textured surface. Most of the soot is removed, revealing a striped pattern. A natural linseed oil is applied prior to shipping. Suitable for exterior applications only.  Nakamoto Forestry Finish Detail - Linseed BlackOur semi-transparent linseed oil stains are designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. These finishes absorb into the wood, to condition and enhance the grain. Linseed oil coatings are an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of wood as it weathers. Organic fading and patina develop over time. The siding can either be left to weather, or it can be recoated with oil to freshen up the color, as... More

Product • By OrsitaliaCHESTERFIELD

CHESTERFIELD

CHESTERFIELD by ORSITALIA: tufted luxury platform upholstered bed, wingchester bedroom in leather or Alcantara-like, neutral beige color double bed or colorfull chesterfield glam beds, in grain leather or fire-proof fake leather, completely tailor-made in Italy, wide possibility of custom-made offered by Orsiitalia. Orsitalia offers, for tailor-made beds Chesterfield: a wide choice of embrodery’s shapes; custom sizes on demand; full color pallet for the lacquering of wooden feet; different kind of textiles like: matt or glossy velvet, soft wool, linen and cotton fabrics, grain or vintage leather, Nubuk leather, fire resistant Italian faux fake leathers to create top handicrafting Chesterfield bedrooms. Orsi Italia combines elegantly c... More