Charwood™ – Shou-Sugi-Ban Style

Posted on: June 16, 2015

Charwood™ - Shou-Sugi-Ban Style

What: Home Office

Solution: Japanese style charred wood called Shou-Sugi-Ban

Product: Charwood™

Charwood™ is a Japanese style charred wood known as Shou-Sugi-Ban. This method of burning, scorching, or charring the surface of wood building materials dates back hundreds of years. The process adds beauty and longevity, as well as resistance from rot, pests, and fire.

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The photos above and below feature Charwood™ . This custom burn is the most heavily burned of the three Charwood™ offerings, walking a fine line of carbonization to create the perfect alligator like finish. Charwood™ is also offered in Tiger and Ebony; both of which are applied a lesser burn, resulting in different tones of wood grain accent.

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Despite the practical physical properties that Charwood™ is famed for, this home office  is a great representation of the aesthetic beauty and creative potential that Charwood™ offers for interior and exterior accents.

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Whether you are looking for siding, beams, flooring, or interior accents, Montana Timber Products offers a solution for your rustic needs. All Montana Timber Products’ prefinished wood siding utilizes Seal-Once, a 100% NO VOC waterproofer with a 10 year limited warranty against water ingress.