Reveal the natural textural beauty of wood with the look of Shou Sugi Ban, an ancient Japanese technique used to produce burnt wood cedar siding.
What is Shou Sugi Ban?
Shou Sugi Ban, also known as Yakisugi, is an ancient Japanese wood preservation technique that dates back to the 18th century. Originally developed to protect exterior wood siding—primarily Japanese cedar from Yakushima Island—the method involves charring the wood’s surface to create a deep, charcoal-black finish.
The blackening of the wood enhances distinct grain patterns within the fibre, revealing the natural textural beauty, while increasing the wood’s durability, making it more resistant to weather, insects, and decay.
Specifications
Products
- 1×4 and 1×6 T&G 1/8 Gap
Substrate
- KD STK Western Red Cedar
Value Added
- Factory Applied Coating with Fisher’s Complete Coverage System ensures T&G profile is fully coated
- Touch-up Kits Available
The benefits of Fisher’s approach to Shou Sugi Ban in producing burnt wood cedar siding
In working closely with the Architect and Design community on a wide range of aesthetically unique projects over the last several years Fisher has developed a new approach to Shou Sugi Ban to emulate burnt wood cedar siding.
Fisher recognises the beauty in revealing and enhancing existing wood grain patterns. We also understand the additional costs and challenges with creating, installing and protecting charred wood, which prohibits its use on many projects.
Fisher has created an enhanced version of Shou Sugi Ban through our proprietary mechanical and coating application process to create a product that emulates burnt wood cedar siding in an array of modern colours. The result is a beautifully enhanced grain pattern in each board in a wide range of colour combinations to suit virtually any architectural design.
The finished project provides many similar benefits to traditionally produced Shou Sugi Ban without the high cost and challenges in handling and installation.
The BurntWood Collection™, enhancing the natural grain patterns of the cedar siding.
Applications
Program Colours
- Colour variation may occur due to variation in the natural substrate. Colour may change/fade as part of the weathering process.
Shou Sugi Ban
Charred
Rich dark brown topcoat enhancing bold grain contrast and texture.
Light Burn
Subtle charring that highlights natural grain with warm tones.
Aged Charcoal
Burnt sienna topcoat enhancing reddish tones of the cedar grain.
Ash
Ashy topcoat blends with dark grain for a charred driftwood finish.
Light Ash
Light grey topcoat softens texture, creating weathered driftwood look.
Fisher understands the importance of holding the product in hand before selecting your material, ensuring it arrives in the exact colour and finish you envisioned.
Order The BurntWood Collection sample box featuring our 6 program colors OR select individual colours showcased above. Whether you’re a designer, architect, contractor, or developer looking to enhance your design toolkit, or a home owner selecting materials for your project, you can order a full sample box or individual colors, which will be shipped directly to your location.
Special Order Colours*
*Expect a longer lead time to produce samples.
Walnut
Rich nut brown topcoat subtly softens contrast, preserving natural cedar grain.
Coastal Mist
Soft, white topcoat with subtle blue undertones evoking sea breeze and fog.
Smokey Tangerine
