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Flamed wood: Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) in traditional Japanese style
Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) is a special technique from Japan, which has been practised there since around the 18th century. Roughly translated, the term means “burnt cedar board”. The result, flamed wood, is slightly charred, which gives it additional properties thanks to the resulting carbonisation – and sets it apart from other wood products with its unique appearance. Here you will find flamed wood from the original Japanese cedar, refined according to sophisticated craftsmanship carried out with the utmost precision.
With an eye-catching effect: flamed wood always inspires!
The careful charring of the wood surface is considered a traditional craft in Japan. In Europe, flamed wood is still a rarity, although at least the surface structure is often imitated. However, original flamed wood does not “only” look enchanting, but also impresses with its practical properties:
- it is insects repellant and
- provides increased durability
- it offers increased, natural weather protection.
The Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) process has become more widely known in the West since the renowned contemporary architect Terunobu Fujimori has increasingly worked with the technique and its results. Today, flamed wood is an insider tip among those with a trained eye for the extraordinary. The positive material properties that accompany flamed wood reinforce this interest.
Authentic flamed wood from Japanese cypress
Although the process itself can also be applied to European timber, we work with the original Japanese cypress, which has significantly better product properties compared to many domestic wood species. This gives you a genuine original that could have been produced and used in Japan centuries ago. Our aim is therefore nothing less than to always deliver absolute top quality. We combine the highest product and service quality with customer-friendly delivery times. This means that you will soon be able to own flamed wood, and have it admired by acquaintances, friends, business partners and relatives. The trendy, chic and contemporary products are a speciality for lovers of detail and wood enthusiasts. Thanks to the positive material propertiesProtected in a natural way, flamed wood does not need to be treated with chemicals – so these are chemical-free products!
Browse, discover and order: Your flamed wood product will inspire you!
Discover traditional flamed wood with all its marvellous details and advantageous properties. Durable, low-maintenance and naturally climate-friendly. Thanks to wood as a renewable raw material, our products are particularly sustainable solutions. Individualists get their money’s worth thanks to the unique surface structure. Anyone who likes authenticity will love the original Japanese cypress. Discover our exciting creations and see for yourself how versatile and enchanting flamed wood can be when it is traditionally processed to the highest quality standards. A guaranteed eye-catcher in your home!
Our Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) products
Our Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) products
Flamed wood: the product differences
We offer wood flamed using the Yakisugi (Shou Sugi Ban) technique in three different product variants. These are available: Suyaki, Gendai and Pika-Pika. The main difference lies in the processing and the resulting design of the wood. Suyaki is the original version. Typical here is the deep black charcoal colour, whose silver shimmer makes the surface look like silk. Gendai is brushed once and has a deep, rather matt brown with darker fibre splits. Pika-Pika, on the other hand, has been brushed twice, giving the wood light colours ranging from yellow-white to pink-orange. The remnants of the soot layer can be recognised by grooves, splits and knotholes. Depending on the wood variant, there are various coating options, for example to preserve the appearance of the wood or improve its stability. Further details on the variants of flamed wood can be found in the respective overview.
FAQ - Flamed Wood
Due to its nature and processing, the wood is very easy to care for. Maintenance is only necessary if you want to maintain a certain colour appearance of the wood. Wood used indoors can be cleaned with soft, lint-free cloths (without adding water!).
We keep all three variants in stock for you – Suyaki, Gendai and Pika-Pika. However, as we offer a large number of different sizes, profiles with different oil coatings, current stock levels may vary. We will be happy to provide you with information about our current stock levels at any time.
We seal any knotholes in the wooden boards using a special resin glue. Depending on the variant and requirements for the wood, it is given the appropriate coatings. We only use environmentally friendly oils. They protect the wood, seal the soot layer and provide the desired colour accent.
The majority of our flamed wood is used for interior and exterior timber clasdding, siding, and panelling. The products can also be used for wooden fences (outdoors), flooring or furniture. We will be happy to advise you on the options available to you with our woods.