Shou Sugi Ban Wood Barn Door
Shortly after beginning the craft we realized we were reviving the japanese tradition of shou sugi ban this process is used to preserve the wood by charring it.
Shou sugi ban wood barn door. Via the blackening process longevity of the wood is strengthened and lessens the chance of failure by encapsulating the piece in a carbon layer then coated and sealed with a natural oil. Delta millworks began burning wood in 2007 and we were instantly enthralled by the beautiful textures and grain patterns achieved by taking torches to timbers and boards. Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood. The barn style doors in this home were made by barn pros using charwood from montana timber products.
Japanese shou sugi ban or yakisugi wood charring technique is a proven natural style of wood preservation. The shou sugi ban door 1 900 00 2 400 00 shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese technique for waterproofing and preserving wood. So i fired up the torch and shou sugi b. Only the charred surface of the wood gains additional rot and moisture resistance leaving the rest of the board vulnerable.
The first to do so in the united states and on a large commercial scale delta millworks began adding stunning textures and grain patterns to wood in 2007 through the use of fire. A sealer is added for a layer of protection which brings out subtle grey silver black and brown tones in the wood. This week i decided to learn how to dye wood using keda wood dye. Because ignite is thermally modified each grain is altered to maximize moisture resistance resulting in durability to the core.
Now i couldn t dye wood if i didn t burn it first. It involves charring the wood surface until it turns jet black. 8 foot two tone cedar door with trim sliding barn door style shou sugi ban inspired 1 350 00 free shipping 2 4 foot cedar fence boards shou sugi ban inspired. Shou sugi ban is beautiful but using it can be problematic.