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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 color durability on the market by being high adhesion, high build and solid color. This finish is designed to withstand challenging exterior environments, has been tested in the field for over 60 years and carries a limited manufacturer warranty of 25 years.   Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products are first burned deeply black. Two rounds of... More

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: Unoiled Pika-Pika is designed to be stained or coated by the customer before installation. This is a great option for contractors wanting to apply their preferred finish formula, or designers wanting a custom color or tone. Please be very careful to avoid sooty fingerprints when handling this product without a coating. Caption Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products are first burn... More

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. Delivered ready to install.   Finish Detail - Unoiled The species, millwork, and heat treatment process make yakisugi "shou sugi ban" naturally resistant to pests, moisture, and fire. Coatings and stains are technically unnece... More

Located on Columbia’s Manhattanville campus in West Harlem, the new home for the Columbia Business School comprises two buildings and approximately 492,000 additional square feet of floor area. The two buildings designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro are the Henry R. Kravis Hall and the David Geffen Hall respectively, which each include numerous multifunctional spaces that foster a sense of community. Iwan Baan In terms of organization, the Kravis Hall building alternates floors of faculty offices with spaces for student learning over its 11 stories while the eight-story Geffen Hall alternates floors for learning spaces with administrative offices. The alternating and shuffling of the program is expressed on the budling’s fa... More

Nakamoto Forestry   High-grade Japanese Sugi siding. Straight logs, flat sawn, 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 brown to silver range. The color will continue to change and patina over time. Delivered ready to install. Nakamoto Forestry   Finish Details - Weathering Stain Silver: Our silver weathering stain is based on the... More

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. Delivered ready to install. Nakamoto Forestry   Finish Details - Polyurethane Clear: The non-toxic interior polyurethane coating is clean and hard and protects the wood from dirt and abrasion. It can easily be wiped clean with a moist cloth or touched up with most water-based polyurethanes. It is not suitable for exterior applications or where the siding is consistently exposed to moisture. Caption Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” products are first burned deep... More

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. Delivered ready to install. Nakamoto Forestry   Finish Details: Linseed Oil White The semi-transparent linseed oil stain is designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. It absorbs into the wood, conditioning and enhancing the grain. The linseed finish is an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of the wood as it weathers. The siding can be left to patina or re-oiled at any time to freshen up the color. Nakamoto Forestry   Our Pika-P... More

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. Delivered ready to install.  Nakamoto Forestry Finish Details - Linseed Light Gray The semi-transparent linseed oil stain is designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. It absorbs into the wood, conditioning and enhancing the grain. The linseed finish is an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of the wood as it weathers. The siding can be left to patina or re-oiled at any time to freshen up the color. Nakamoto Forestry   Our Pika-P... More

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. Delivered ready to install.  Nakamoto Forestry   Finish Details: Linseed Amber The semi-transparent linseed oil stain is designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. It absorbs into the wood, conditioning and enhancing the grain. The linseed finish is an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of the wood as it weathers. The siding can be left to patina or re-oiled at any time to freshen up the color. Nakamoto Forestry   Our Pika... More

  Nakamoto Forestry   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. Delivered ready to install.  Nakamoto Forestry Finish Details - Linseed Natural The semi-transparent linseed oil stain is designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. It absorbs into the wood, conditioning and enhancing the grain. The linseed finish is an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of the wood as it weathers. The siding can be left to patina or re-oiled at any time to freshen up the color. Nak... More

Nakamoto Forestry   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. Delivered ready to install.  Nakamoto Forestry   Finish Details Linseed Brown: The semi-transparent linseed oil stain is designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. It absorbs into the wood, conditioning and enhancing the grain. The linseed finish is an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of the wood as it weathers. The siding can be left to patina or re-oiled at any time to freshen up the color. Nakamo... More

Nakamoto Forestry Caption 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. Delivered ready to install.  Caption   Finish Detail - Unoiled: The... More

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. Delivered ready to install.      FINISH DETAILS: Linseed Dark GrayThe semi-transparent linseed oil stain is designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. It absorbs into the wood, conditioning and enhancing the grain. The linseed finish is an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of the wood as it weathers. The siding can be left to patina or re-oiled at any time to freshen up the color.     Our Pika-Pika® yakisugi “s... More

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. Delivered ready to install.  Nakamoto Forestry Finish Detail - Linseed Black:The semi-transparent linseed oil stain is designed to balance raw, natural beauty with color longevity. It absorbs into the wood, conditioning and enhancing the grain. The linseed finish is an excellent choice for owners who want to enjoy the inherent beauty of the wood as it weathers. The siding can be left to patina or re-oiled at any time to freshen up the color. Round Three Photography Our Pika-Pika®... More