Charred Timber Cladding, Shou Sugi Ban, Burnt Timber Cladding

Shou Sugi Ban Cladding

Enhanced grain burnt to perfection

Due to Accoya’s outstanding stability, the Japanese burnt wood process, shou sugi ban, works well. Charred timber cladding boards don’t twist, distort or warp when subjected to charring, making it ideal for ease of installation on a building site.

Durability is not only enhanced when using Accoya but the charring prolongs any finish making it long lasting even with the additional stability of Accoya once in situ.

An additional feature of Accoya, a solid wood, is that the grain is emphasised much more than any other timber due to how well the process chars Accoya. The process makes it an attractive timber for exterior cladding and even internal feature walls, a very striking black timber cladding.

To specify Accoya charred cladding in your next project, head to our Architect Zone to learn more.

Highly durable

Exceptional durability, with resistance to distortion, rot and insect attack. A great choice for your Accoya charred timber cladding.

Non toxic

Accoya is recyclable and not harmful to the environment. Safe for your family and the planet, ideal for burnt timber cladding.

Real wood

Accoya is real wood, ideal for shou sugi ban cladding as the charring process will elevate the natural grain, giving you a beautiful yet natural look.

Highly stable

Your Accoya wood will withstand even harsh weather conditions and last for many years to come so its perfect for a demanding application like charred timber cladding.

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What is Shou Sugi Ban?

In recent years an ancient Japanese burnt wood technique, Shou sugi ban, has been rediscovered and is now often referred to as charred timber cladding or burnt timber cladding. The process burns the wood, turning it from its original colour to black timber cladding.

Shou sugi ban is the traditional art of charring cedar, originally a way of preserving the wood, essentially making it more durable. Typically used for cladding, architects and designers across the world are specifying charred timber cladding and are no longer restricted to species. Accoya is ideal for charring.

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Case Study

Shou sugi ban façade for Stoke House

Distributed by Britton Timbers, Accoya was selected for the reconstruction of the historical and emblematic Stoke House in Melbourne.

Accoya cladding was chosen for this beach restaurant as it allowed the contractors, Van Haandle Group, to use a lighter wood than traditional Australian timbers. This resulted in savings in external fixings for the design of the large opening screen doors and dynamic louvre system which uses Accoya fins.

Designed by Robert Simeoni Architects, they wanted to achieve a stable Shou Sugi Ban charred finish on the external fins which was only possible if Accoya was used rather than other Australian hardwoods.

TRIED AND TESTED

Over the past two decades, Accoya wood has been tested extensively by 3rd parties. Their reports showcase the excellent performance and outstanding benefits of Accoya wood, and, in particular, Accoya cladding.

For more information, head to our cladding page.

To specify Accoya charred cladding in your next project, head to our Architect Zone to learn more.

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