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Benefits of a charred wood facility

Yakisugi is a wood preservation that has always been used in Japan. Experienced a renaissance in the 21st century. The carbonization of the surface make the wood underneath more resistant, durable and waterproof. Burnt Wood Cladding This method according to the Yakisugi method of the 18th century serves to protect the wood against fire, water, […]

Wall cladding in slate

A wall, a facade must be appropriately clad in a house. Such a cladding not only has an optical background, but also serves above all as a weather protection. So that there can be no penetration of moisture in a wall. One option that is very good for wall cladding is slate, stone veneer, as […]

Change your home in a japanese house

Facades almost always look the same. We all  have seen enough of the concrete walls. Wood would be a refreshing change and can be extremely durable if treated correctly. Charred wood siding makes every house wall unique. With a combustion process each wall gets its own structure and so your house becomes a real eye-catcher […]

Shousugiban – Asian Origin

Controlled wood charring can protect the facades, but many people don’t know Shousugiban. The process is not new and it was already used in antiquity to preserve wood and thus protect against insects and rot. The version originates from Japan and therefore there is also the name Shousugiban or Yakisugi for the controlled burning of […]