Shou Sugi Ban Siding
Charred Wood Siding
Enhanced grain burnt to perfectionDue to Accoya’s outstanding stability, this Japanese burnt wood siding process works well. Shou Sugi Ban siding 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 emphasized much more than any other timber due to how well the process chars Accoya. The process makes it an attractive timber for exterior siding and even internal feature walls.
To specify Accoya charred siding in your next project, head to our Architect Zone to learn more.
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Highly durable
Exceptional durability, with resistance to distortion, rot and insect attack. A great choice for your Accoya charred wood siding.
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Non toxic
Accoya is recyclable and not harmful to the environment. Safe for your family and the planet, ideal for burnt wood siding.
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Real wood
Accoya is real wood, ideal for Shou Sugi Ban as the charring process will elevate the natural grain, giving you a beautiful yet natural look.
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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 siding.
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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 wood.
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 and are no longer restricted to species. Accoya is ideal for charring.
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Case Study
Meadows Passive House
The Meadows Passive House was designed as a primary residence for a family in Park City, Utah. The local studio Klima Architecture aspired to built this three-story home with sustainability and energy efficiency in mind.
The home is PHIUS+ certified and includes solar power sources, minimal heating/cooling systems, triple pane windows, recycled materials, and other energy saving appliances.
The exterior is wrapped in charred Accoya wood, fitting the eco-conscious theme. Accoya wood is designed to last, providing stability throughout the seasonal changes in Utah. The charring “improves the longevity of the wood, and inherently has a distinct aesthetic that we liked,” says Klima Architecture founder, Chris Price. This charred Accoya is finished and provided by Accoya approved manufacturer, Delta Millworks.
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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 siding.
For more information, head to our siding page.
To specify Accoya charred siding in your next project, head to our Architect Zone to learn more.
Projects
Accoya shou sugi ban siding ideas
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Aspen Fire Department
Aspen, Colorado, United States
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Award-winning Ardmore House
Chicago, IL, United States
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Vichy Pool House
Napa Valley, California, United States of America
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Bellport private residence
New York, United States of America
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Bethesda Residence
Washington DC, United States of America
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Broadway Market
Baltimore, United States of America
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Charred & uncoated facade Netherlands
Netherlands
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Barangaroo House
Sydney, Australia
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Charred Accoya Wood
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Charred cladding
London, United Kingdom
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Meadows Passive House
Park City, Utah , United States
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Charred planters
Paris, France
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Franz Valley Residence
Calistoga, CA, United States
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Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Maryland, United States of America
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IBM selects Accoya
Lille, France
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Internal feature wall
Melbourne, Australia
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Lakeshore Drive Residence by reSAWN TIMBER co.
Okoboji, Iowa, United States of America
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LaRue Residence
Austin, TX, United States
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London Cross Pavilion
New York, United States of America
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Marisol Malibu Residence
Malibu, CA , United States of America
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Minnesota lake house
Browns Bay, Lake Minnetonka, North America
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Pensacola Parade of Homes
Pensacola, Florida, United States of America
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Porter's Steakhouse by Delta Millworks
College Station, Texas, United States of America
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Puy Lacroix residential home
Saint Leonard de Noblat, France
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Reed Residence
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Shou sugi ban Mistral Restaurant
Philadelphia, United States of America
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Six Square House by reSAWN TIMBER co.
Bridgehampton, New York, United States
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South Haven Remembrance Centre
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Stoke House Beach Restaurant
St. Kilda, Melbourne VIC, Australia
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The Cevian Design Labs cladding
Rome, Georgia, United States of America
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Villa Andersson, Sweden
Frösakull, Halmstad , Sweden
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Vorrawut hotel – The Chiang Mai Old Town
Chiang Mai , Thailand
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White Stone Residence
White Stone, VA, United States
Siding Applications
Accoya siding is very versatile, discover some additional uses here.
Imagine Accoya for your siding project
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Black is Back! Charred timber is all the rage amongst architects and designers
An ancient Japanese technique has been rediscovered. What is Yakisugi?
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A Magnificent Tea Salon Finished With Accoya Charred Wood
For the second tea room in Limoges, France, charred Accoya was chosen.
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14 Stunning examples of exterior wooden cladding
Our favourite examples of stunning wooden exterior cladding all over the world.
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10 Examples of amazing wood facades
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