We craft the world’s highest-grade yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding — And we’ve been doing it diligently for 50 years.
From start to finish, our traditional charring process is carefully executed to enhance the durability and beauty of our yakisugi siding. Over time, the wood develops a unique depth of character, with a rich texture and patina that is uniquely yours.
Yakisugi
As the world’s largest manufacturer of authentic yakisugi charred wood siding,
we have an unmatched dedication to craft and tradition.
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Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.00
Square Foot price starting at: $13.50
Square Foot price starting at: $13.50
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $4.75
Square Foot price starting at: $10.70
Square Foot price starting at: $10.70
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.64
Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.00
Square Foot price starting at: $13.50
Square Foot price starting at: $13.50
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $4.75
Square Foot price starting at: $10.70
Square Foot price starting at: $10.70
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.64
Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Square Foot price starting at: $12.70
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Sugi & Hinoki
Sugi and hinoki products showcase the natural beauty of these woods in a variety of applications.
Project Inspiration
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Square Foot price starting at: $14.35
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $5.66
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
Square Foot price starting at: $12.75
A Textural Wonder
Sugi
JAPANESE CEDAR
Our natural Sugi products are sawn from high-grade logs of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica).
Suyaki®
CHARRED SUGI
Suyaki is our most traditional yakisugi with a thick hydrophobic soot layer that enhances color, durability, and fire resistance.
Gendai®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED ONCE
Gendai is our most popular yakisugi for exteriors with light brushing that removes heavy soot for a smooth, silky finish.
Pika-Pika®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED TWICE
Pika-Pika is created with a second wire brushing that removes most loose soot to reveal a textured surface and striped grain patterns.
Hinoki
JAPANESE CYPRESS
Aromatic and rot-resistant Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a native Japanese wood used for interiors.Sugi
JAPANESE CEDAR
Our natural Sugi products are sawn from high-grade logs of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica).Suyaki®
CHARRED SUGI
Suyaki is our most traditional yakisugi with a thick hydrophobic soot layer that enhances color, durability, and fire resistance.Gendai®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED ONCE
Gendai is our most popular yakisugi for exteriors with light brushing that removes heavy soot for a smooth, silky finish.Pika-Pika®
CHARRED SUGI BRUSHED TWICE
Pika-Pika is created with a second wire brushing that removes most loose soot to reveal a textured surface and striped grain patterns.Hinoki
JAPANESE CYPRESS
Aromatic and rot-resistant Hinoki cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a native Japanese wood used for interiors.Visualize Your Dream Home
Explore siding options using our interactive house model. Choose from authentic wood products, orientations, and product combinations to find the perfect look for your home exterior.
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Your Projects. Our Inspiration.
We offer five finish types, each providing a different degree of color longevity. On a recent trip to Washington’s islands, we revisited two past projects—shown here—to compare how our Linseed and Alkyd finishes weather in similar conditions. Swipe to see a close-up.
To help designers anticipate this evolution, we created our Patina Scale, which ranges from 0 (“less patina/more color longevity”) to 10 (“more patina/less color longevity”). On that scale, Linseed rates a 5 and Alkyd a 3. Every project weathers differently based on local conditions, so the Patina Scale serves is meant to be general guidance only.
Bluff House (Alkyd) – Timber Framer: @collinbeggstimberframing, Contractor: Con Russell Construction
Orcas House (Linseed) – Architect: @syndicate_smith, Builder: WestCorp
Yakisugi is built to last. How it looks over time is up to you.
Stain appearance isn’t the same as wood integrity. We offer five finish types, each formulated for different levels of color saturation and longevity. No matter which you choose—or how that finish evolves—the wood beneath remains structurally sound. Installed correctly, our yakisugi can last up to 150 years.
Hit the link in our bio for the full rundown.
When modern meets timeless 🔥
Swap to see homes with additions clad in yakisugi—the perfect complement to any architectural style.
1️⃣ Takoma Bunaglow: Architect: @adamgreenearchitect, Contractor: @ottocompanies, Photographer: @birch
2️⃣ Nacoochee Addition: Architecture, Residential, Interior Design, Design + Build: @basic.workshop
3️⃣ Broadview Guest House: Architect & Builder: @able_construction
4️⃣ Phinney Mini: Architect: @best_practice, Contractor: @kabledesignbuild, Landscape, Design and Installation: @cambiumlandscape, Photographer: @rafaelsoldiphotography
Get inspired with our wide range of yakisugi projects at the link in bio.
Subtle, refined, and effortlessly versatile 🌿
Sugi—Japanese cedar—is the starting point of our yakisugi products. It’s a beautiful material even without heat treatment, though, and is widely used in Japanese construction.
We work primarily with Hachiro-sugi, a regional sugi lineage from western Japan valued for its tight grain, minimal knots, and strong resistance to harsh climates—qualities that make it exceptionally high-grade and well-suited for both natural and coated sugi applications.
Whether you gravitate toward the natural warmth of unoiled sugi or the soft gray patina of our Silver Weathering Stain, we have a sugi option that will perfectly complement your project.
Ready to find your finish? Explore more at the link in bio.
Not all yakisugi is, well, yakisugi… 👀
The term yakisugi (or more commonly “shou sugi ban “ if you’re outside of Japan) refers to a specific material that is…
✅ Japanese cedar wood
✅ deeply burned
With yakisugi’s growing popularity, there are now faux versions flooding the market that use different wood species and/or cosmetic treatments that don’t deliver the same durability, beauty, or sustainability.
Learn more about what sets our authentic yakisugi apart at the link in our bio. 🔥
Take a closer look at Piper’s Place.
Set on a scenic ridge overlooking the Puget Sound, this modern ranch home makes you want to stay home. From its vibrant garden beds brimming with homegrown provisions to the expansive back patio offering breathtaking views, there are few reasons to go into town.
Chosen for its ability to gracefully weather and develop a unique, natural patina over time, our Gendai® yakisugi siding creates an enduring connection to the natural landscape.
Product: Gendai® Alkyd Black
Architect: @stoeckjohn
Contractor: @c.a.reedconstruction
Field Notes from Piper’s Place.
📍 Deer Harbor, Washington
Product: Gendai® Alkyd Black
Architect: @stoeckjohn
Contractor: @c.a.reedconstruction
Outtakes from our recent tour through beautiful Washington State.
We had the chance to check in on several sites where our yakisugi is weathering beautifully, fulfilling its promise of longevity and aesthetic evolution. Thank you to the homeowners who shared their homes with us—stay tuned to hear what they had to say.
1 - Hidden Cliff House: Builder: Elemental Building Solutions
2 - Bluff House: Timber Framer: @collinbeggstimberframing, Contractor: Con Russell Construction
3 - Angel of the Winds Resort: Architect: @mg2_design, Builders: @faberconstruction, @axiomdesignbuild, @jedunnconstruction, Client: @stillaguamish.tribe
4 - Greta’s Place
