Delta millworks is proud to hold the torch as the original purveyors of shou sugi ban in the united states.
Shou sugi ban wood barn door.
Shou sugi ban is beautiful but using it can be problematic.
Now i couldn t dye wood if i didn t burn it first.
It involves charring the wood surface until it turns jet black.
8 foot two tone cedar door with trim sliding barn door style shou sugi ban inspired 1 350 00 free shipping 2 4 foot cedar fence boards shou sugi ban inspired.
Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood.
Delta millworks began burning wood in 2007 and we were instantly enthralled by the beautiful textures and grain patterns achieved by taking torches to timbers and boards.
The douglas fir material is prepared in the traditional japanese method called shou sugi ban which dates back hundreds of years.
While shou sugi ban 焼杉板 originated in japan in the 18th century primarily as way to treat cedar siding to make it weatherproof the technique which involves charring a wood surface to render it a.
The first to do so in the united states and on a large commercial scale delta millworks began adding stunning textures and grain patterns to wood in 2007 through the use of fire.
Japanese shou sugi ban or yakisugi wood charring technique is a proven natural style of wood preservation.
So i fired up the torch and shou sugi b.
The barn style doors in this home were made by barn pros using charwood from montana timber products.
Only the charred surface of the wood gains additional rot and moisture resistance leaving the rest of the board vulnerable.
This week i decided to learn how to dye wood using keda wood dye.
The shou sugi ban door 1 900 00 2 400 00 shou sugi ban is an ancient japanese technique for waterproofing and preserving wood.
Via the blackening process longevity of the wood is strengthened and lessens the chance of failure by encapsulating the piece in a carbon layer then coated and sealed with a natural oil.