SHOU SUGI BAN
lso known as in Japan, this treatment is a traditional Japanese wood preservation technique for thin-plank cladding, in which the surface of the wood is briefly charred at extremely high temperatures. Not only does this result in a stunning darkened surface, it actually improves the wood’s resistance to pests, weather and fungi. Ironically, it even makes it fire resistant. Though the concept seems straightforward, companies like Nakamoto Forestry prove just how nuanced it can be,
