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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. […]
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.

November 13, 2021

Cladding your home with natural wood. What are your expectations?

The available options to reclad your house with wood will be largely depend on what your expectations are out of the wood you choose. High quality […]
January 27, 2021

What’s Old is New Again with Charred Wood Siding.

It took centuries and the fine skills of craftsmen to perfect the art of charring. The art of charring wood take’s time and knowledge and the […]
September 30, 2020

Trusting the reliability of online information.

Trusting online information as to whether it’s reliable can sometimes seem overwhelming. Social media and other online platforms have gotten better at demanding the information posted […]
October 1, 2018

This woods beauty extends below the surface!

Thermally modified wood has some hidden secrets that need to be brought to the surface. Once wood is thermally modified it changes it’s genetic makeup but […]
July 5, 2018

Bold and Beautiful describe these Thermally Modified Ash Wall Tiles

Look no further. If you want to create a lasting impression on your wall or ceiling that will surely grab your guests attention your search is […]