Be sure to torch in a well ventilated area with no.
How to burn wood for siding.
How should diyers approach the shou sugi ban process for the best results.
Make yourself a small fire pit.
Wooden boards are burnt on each side which is usually done with a blowtorch.
This took me a couple of minutes with some bricks i had lying.
Because burning the wood surface removes any existing rough patches.
Since discovering this technique i m tempted to burn the wood on all of my woodworking projects.
Once a board is dry it s ideal to apply a natural non toxic oil to seal it.
Colours usually range from a very rich natural wood colour to a deep black.
As a result of its porous nature cedar japanese cedar in particular readily chars to the depth needed for a.
Tools and materials required.
How to make charred wood siding without propane step 1.
Apply on softwoods only.
Move the torch evenly over the wood holding it over each area for about five to ten seconds until it goes black and a layer of soot develops.