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April 15, 2024

Modern design incorporating an ancient Japanese charred wood technique. 

Yakisugi , or what is commonly called Shou Sugi Ban, is a traditional Japanese technique where the wood surface is burnt to create a weather-resistant surface. […]
March 10, 2023

Beautifully designed and built the u of T unveils new laneway infill housing project.

Three families have been given the keys to three brand new homes on the University of Toronto’s St. George campus – two of which can be […]
October 5, 2022

Wood is Good, Heat is Neat.

I found this really good article online and thought I would share with our readers. It was published and written by CaraGreen Heathy Building Materials.  Education should […]
June 29, 2022

Innovative bamboo decking and siding products now offered by CFP Woods 

May 12, 2022

Charred wood is inherently linked in Japanese culture and to the aesthetics of Wabi-Sabi.

Historically charred wood has been associated to Japanese culture and to the concept of Wabi-sabi. “The thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature”. It […]
February 4, 2022

What’s my expected costs to build a wooden deck in Toronto area 2022?

January 7, 2022

What to look for in your wood siding for optimal winter performance.

July 8, 2020

Laneway Homes the Future of our Cities?

The University of Toronto Campus and Facilities Planning has embarked on a significant redevelopment project by incorporating a creative solution that may go along way in […]
April 29, 2020

New sustainable design options utilizing charred wood siding.

Professional specifiers have many design options when it comes to wood siding products today. With the improvement of technology and how wood products are developed and […]