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
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Exterior, Interior
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Exterior
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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
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Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
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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.
Modern architecture meets homestead charm at the Franklin Lake House.
Set deep in the lush woods along the outskirts of Seattle, the long, linear form of this modern ranch is clad in our Gendai® Linseed Black.
Product: Gendai Linseed Black
Architect: @jordan_rosenberg_architect
Contractor: @mharkinconstruction
Photographer: @christinaruthgrieco
Snowed in here? You’d never want to leave.
Nestled in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Thunder Road Reaches was envisioned as a year-round gathering place for a growing family. Inspired by the generational farmsteads of Texas, the compound balances communal spaces with quiet retreats.
The low-slung forms, clad in our Gendai® Linseed Black charred yakisugi, blend gracefully into the shadowed treeline at the river’s edge. This intentional use of material provides exceptional durability against the elements and creates a deep, visual connection to the rugged landscape.
Indoor and outdoor living are seamlessly integrated, with spaces that flow into the landscape to capture the magic of every season.
Product: Gendai® Linseed Black
Design: @turkeldesign
Builder: @northviewbg
Photos: @krafty_photos
This is what six years of graceful aging looks like.
We recently revisited the Bluff House to document how our Gendai® Alkyd Black yakisugi has settled into its environment. As you can see, the weathering has been minimal, and it’s most prominent on the south-facing side of the property, which receives the most sun.
Yakisugi has a distinct, living finish. It weathers differently depending on exposure and local climate, and the result is always a testament to the longevity and resilience of traditional craftsmanship and natural materials.
Project: Bluff House
Product: Gendai® Alkyd Black
Timber Framer: @collinbeggstimberframing
Contractor: Con Russell Construction
A bit of texture? A lot of char? And a big reveal? You better swipe for it 🔥
Project: Ridgeline House
Product: Gendai® Linseed Amber
Photographer: @ryanbentphoto
Architect: @eh_architect
Builder: @redhousebuilding
A backyard reimagined, as featured on @sunsetmag today.
Designed by @mahyasalehistudio, the Lafayette ADU balances practicality with thoughtful design to accommodate both work and relaxation. It’s a masterclass in the power of intentional material selection.
Chosen for its longevity and bold character, our Gendai® Linseed Black yakisugi helped turn what could have been a simple backyard structure into something much more meaningful.
Read more at the link in our bio.
Architecture + Interiors: @mahyasalehistudio
Landscape: @stratainc
Builder: @grinnovativebuilders
Photographer: @rbradleyphoto
When you think of yakisugi, you probably picture the iconic char of our jet-black Suyaki® surface. But for those who like to keep things light, we offer a range of brighter options, including our Pika-Pika® and Gendai® surfaces finished with white, light gray, and silver stains.
They’re the same durable, charred wood—just with a little less soot. Explore our light color range at the link in our bio.
Photos 1, 2, & 3: Hidden Cliff House – Contractor: Elemental Building Solutions
Photo 4: Angel of the Winds: Architect: @mg2_design, Builders: @faberconstruction, @axiomdesignbuild, @jedunnconstruction, Photography: @faberconstruction, Client: @stillaguamish.tribe
Photo 5: Lake Champlain – Architect: @studio.mma, General Contractor: @redhousebuilding, Structural Engineer: Artisan Engineering, Landscape architect: @knauf_landscapearchitecture, Photographer: @ryanbentphoto
Photo 6: Floating House – Architect: @integratearchitecture
Photo 7: L Residence – Architect: Jay Fulkerson, Builder: Hopper Construction
Your perfect yakisugi-clad home, according to your zodiac sign. Part 2.
Happy with your house? Hit the link in our bio to swipe through more dreamy retreats.
Projects featured:
1️⃣ Finney Ridge. Built by @mountainbuilders, shot by @802katecarterphotos.
2️⃣ Octothorpe House. Designed by @morkulnesarchitects, shot by @jeremybittermann / @jbsa.images.
3️⃣ Grand Ridge House. Designed by @karendelucas, shot by @rafaelsoldiphotography.
4️⃣ Plus House. Designed by @howeleryoonarchitecture, shot by @hadleyfruits.
5️⃣ Shelburne Pond Home. Designed by @joanheatonarchitects, shot by @ryanbentphoto.
6️⃣ Split Gable House. Designed by @kcsarchitects, shot by @morgan_karanasios.
7️⃣ Aspen View House. Built by @cyrandco, shot by @photograferg.
Your perfect yakisugi-clad home, according to your zodiac sign.
Which one are you?
Projects Featured:
1️⃣ Orcas House. Designed by @syndicate_smith, shot by @willaustinphoto.
2️⃣ Seattle Lakehouse. Designed by @shedarchitecture, shot by @rafaelsoldiphotography.
3️⃣ Silver House. Designed by @modernhabitat.
4️⃣ East Hampton Modern. Designed by @workshopapd, shot by @readmckendree / @jbsa.images.
5️⃣ Mountain Pool House. Designed by @eh_architect, shot by @ryanbentphoto.
6️⃣ Strawberry House. Designed by @oxbstudioarchitects, shot by @adampottsphoto.
7️⃣ Gorge House. Designed by @telfordbrownstudioarchitecture.
Come back for part 2, and in the meantime, peruse more dreamy, yakisugi-clad homes at the link in our bio.
