Yakisugi

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 […]
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 […]
February 4, 2020

Charred Wood Siding made from Eastern White Cedar.

We recently displayed our product at the Construct Canada Show in Toronto and we had a visit from a company called Cayaki located in Quebec, Canada […]