Cladding timber

Yakisugi – original Japanese cladding timber

Trendy and contemporary timber cladding: Yakisugi

What makes Yakisugi cladding so special?

Yakisugi, known in Europe as “Shou Sugi Ban“, is being known in Japan since the 18th century already. This unique finishing method chars timber at its surface and thus generates not only many positive characteristics but also unique beautiful effects. We provide timber cladding according to the authentic Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) methods by using only Japanese cypress as timber. In Japan, since centuries only Japanese cypress (sometimes also called Japanese cedar) is used and so should you do if you wish the authentic, durable and sustainable siding option.

We are happy to advise you!

Yakisugi provides timber cladding in top quality

Unique and sustainable

The carbonized surface which results from the charring treatment does show unique structures. In that sense it shows character and differentiates significantly from other classical cladding products.

Yakisugi comes in different surfaces:
With Suyaki, the carbonised soot layer is fully preserved, making it visually stand out from all traditional cladding timbers.
With Gendai and Pika Pika, the carbonised layer is removed by brushing, revealing the wood grain of the cladding timber in a truly remarkable way.

Additionally, Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) timber cladding gains many positive characteristics. For example, the carbonized surface is naturally insect-repellent, it is hydrophobic and thus provides increased longevity. In general, Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) timber cladding is a low-maintenance product. Therefore, the elegant optical appearance combines well with robust, durable and sustainable properties.

Thanks to the traditional heat treatment, Yakisugi is resistant to rot and thus achieves exceptional weather resistance without any additional protective coating. It effortlessly defies the most adverse conditions, be it humidity, moisture, extreme heat, or frost.

Yakisugi is characterised by its remarkable durability. Sugi (Japanese cypress) is by nature superior in durability compared to conventional European cladding timber. The Yakisugi heat treatment adds further decades of years to this natural durability: there are numerous buildings in Japan with Yakisugi façades which are over 80 years old and have lost nothing of their beauty and functionality.

The Nakamoto Forestry family business in Japan produces Yakisugi for over 60 years. Typical to Japan, we do think in generations. Sustainability therefore is top priority in all production and processing steps to ensure that future generations can continue to use resources responsibly.

The cypress timber used for our Yakisugi come from our own forest stands and are selected with the utmost care. The burning process, which has been refined over decades, is continuously developed to offer you outstanding quality for your building project.

Our Yakisugi is the Japanese original, made from Japanese cypress and burned exclusively in Japan. The Nakamoto family has been active in wood production for over one hundred years and has been refining the boards from its own production using the traditional Yakisugi method for more than 60 years.

Only original from Japanese cedar:
our Yakisugi

From the forest to the wall

Top quality by highly skilled craftmanship, this is the reason for our success over decades. Japanese cypress is the timber species which is applied for Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) for good reason.

Our products only use Japanese cypress to ensure a true authentic and high-quality solution. Our timber cladding products are also climate-friendly, because due to the heat-treatment we apply no further coating or chemical treatment is necessary.

All of this makes our products a modern and timeless timber cladding product, which conveys both stile and taste.

Order now online your timber cladding solution made from the original Yakisugi method

Your path to a unique timber façade

The original timber cladding from Japan, made from Japanese cypress timber by a Japanese family-owned company specialised in Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) production is a true eye-catcher.

We provide our customers short lead-times due to our own local stock in Europe.

Our products are low-maintenance and friendly to the environment.

Therefore it is a perfect solution for all timber enthusiasts. Contact us for further information.

Our Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) products

Overview of our Yakisugi varieties

SUYAKI

The original yakisugi

Suyaki is the original Yakisugi variety and the stand-out surface treatment. The firing process gives it a charred layer of midnight-black soot and its characteristic texture some compare to alligator skin. A definite conversation-starter and the choice for anyone who wants their project to stand out from the crowd.

GENDAI

brushed once

The silky-smooth finish of our Gendai products comes courtesy of a first-pass brushing of the soot layer, while subtly preserving the remnants of the charring process. This has become the go-to choice for many of our customers with outdoor installations and no wonder – it’s ideal whatever your concept and project.

PIKA-PIKA

brushed twice

The vivid contrasts and uneven texture of wood given the Pika-Pika (a Japanese onomatopoeic word meaning ‘shining’ and often used for something visually appealing) treatment come after the soot layer of the charred wood is twice-brushed. Already striking in its natural state, brushing twice along the wood grain intensifies its impact even more.