Using Shou Sugi Ban technique correctly

[TmAfterTm]

My father inlaw is doing a total renovation of his old house, I’m planning to use Shou Sugi Ban
technique for most of the wood there. I got a lot of black pine for this project. If you have tips or suggestions for this technique, don’t be hesitate to hit me here

 

[thekidisnotmyson]

My father inlaw is doing a total renovation of his old house, I'm planning to use Shou Sugi Ban
technique for most of the wood there. I got a lot of black pine for this project. If you have tips or suggestions for this technique, don't be hesitate to hit me here

Shou Sugi Ban on black pine is perfect!!! Just make sure you prep really well and then use propane weed torch for consistent flames. Oil it up with linseed (you might like boiled linseed). And make sure you wear a respirator and do charring outdoors. good luck.

 

[TmAfterTm]

Shou Sugi Ban on black pine is perfect!!! Just make sure you prep really well and then use propane weed torch for consistent flames. Oil it up with linseed (you might like boiled linseed). And make sure you wear a respirator and do charring outdoors. good luck.

yeah, agree on the respirator and outdoor charring, safety first! we're working on the renovation bit by bit now. my FIL got a second home, so we're not rushing here hehe

 

[LeFleur]

I remember a family member tried it on some roof props for aesthetics. Light charring then some oil. Looks stunning! Best to test a small piece first to dial in your technique. Good luck

 

[rage killah]

I have no experience with Shou Sugi Ban and had never heard of it until I recently saw an old episode of "Grand Designs." On the show, a person was converting an old bungalow and used a blowtorch to char the larch wood cladding before installing it. The finished result was impressive tbh.

 

[IntoTheWoods]

Same here. I saw it on a building show once and that charred finish looked amazing. It really adds both character and durability.