SHOU SUGI BAN  |  YAKISUGI - ITA  |  THE ART OF CHARRED WOOD

 

 

The original ' YAKISUGI-ITA ' - in Europe and the US mostly referred to as SHOU SUGI BAN / CHARRED WOOD - is a Japanese, traditional, centuries-old and proven method to preserve wood by burning the surface - resulting in a very characteristic, alligator skin like surface texture - a chemical free, historic, yet at the same time, future-oriented wood treatment with exceptional material and visual qualities

 

SHOU SUGI BAN treated wood surfaces are a striking visual and material statement - simple, efficient, natural and beautiful -  interior and exterior  - while contributing to a chemical free environment

 

 

We continuously research for the latest product innovations and have established relations with the leading suppliers for Shou Sugi Ban wood worldwide

 

 

 

WE PROVIDE DESIGNS AND THE BEST SOLUTION FOR EACH PROJECT - FROM EXTERIOR CLADDING / SIDING, DECKING, FLOORING TO INTERIOR PANELING, OBJECTS AND FURNITURE

 

 

 

At THE WOOD BUILDING we keep a growing selection of Shou Sugi Ban treated samples  - the beauty and fascinating surfaces of the different charred wood samples are best experienced IRL -  like good food

 

SHOU SUGI BAN  - sustainable, chemical free and beautiful