Hello World! Welcome Friends! Who isn’t intrigued by the Japanese culture?
You must have noticed many black houses in movies that portray Japanese culture. The black wood or commonly known as burnt wood is often used for decoration, jewelry, exterior siding, and even in gardens. There was a time when the burnt wood design was only a Japanese tradition. However, it isn’t anymore. The whole world has admired the beauty charred wood has and how elegant this material is. But do you know its significance and meaning?
Yakisugi and Shou Sugi Ban
Yakisugi stands for heat cypress, and Shou Sugi Ban is the westernized word for the meaning of Yakisugi. These terms mean the Charred Cedar Board. Both these terms are often intermixed, so we use one or the other willingly.
History of Yakisugi:
The Yakisugi technique involved charring cedar wood to preserve its quality. The history of this technique goes back to earlier 1700s. At that time, charred wood was mainly used for commercial exterior siding and fencing. When the new and modern trends started to influence Japan, the design and craftsmanship began to fade away. But as we entered the 2000s, the traditional charred and burnt wood designs re-emerged and became a crucial aspect of construction and designing worldwide.
Benefits of Yakisugi:
As climate change became a threat to existence, people started adopting sustainable methods. And there is no better and sustainable solution to preserve wood than Shou Sugi Ban. Here are some benefits of charred wood that would convince you to use it for construction.
Fire Resistant
You can’t burn what is already burnt, after all. The technique of created charred wood is to burn it to make it fireproof. It removes the moisture from the wood so that it can prevent the building from catching fire easily. And focus that we said resistant, not fireproof.
Water-Resistant
Charring and hardening of the wood material also create a water-resistant foundation for the building.
Pest Repellent
While other types of wood are food for pests and insects, charred timber does the exact opposite. It creates a natural repellent for the insects keeping your house and garden safe from infestation.
Longer Lifespan
With variable factors, the charred timber made using the Yakisugi technique can last for decades. In Japan, you can see many examples of Shou Sugi Ban designs lasting for more than 50 years.
There was a time when Shou Sugi Ban was a technique for home exterior primarily. But now, it has made its way inside homes. Yakisugi décor can definitely make a statement with its bold black color and unique texture. Even furniture is made from burnt wood that gives an exotic touch to the exterior and interior designs.
There are so many home improvement ideas that you can find with Degmeda about charred timber. So, give it a try and think of adding Yakisugi to your house interior and exterior. It will provide a hue shade to your house with an ecological siding. Sounds environmental, right??
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