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
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Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
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Exterior
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Exterior, Interior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.51
Square Foot price starting at: $14.65
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Exterior
Lineal Foot price starting at: $6.37
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Your Projects. Our Inspiration.
Why yakisugi? For Lee, the owner of Piper’s Place on Orcas Island, WA, its natural fire resistance made it an easy choice. The aesthetics of its textured black surface were a welcome bonus.
Learn more about the benefits of yakisugi at the link in our bio.
Product: Gendai® Alkyd Black
Architect: @stoeckjohn
Contractor: @c.a.reedconstruction
Tucked into the rolling hills of Dublin, New Hampshire, the Hill House feels like it belongs to the landscape.
Products: Pika-Pika® Linseed Natural, Suyaki® Tung Oil Black
Architect: @kcsarchitects
Builder: Niemela Design Builders
Photographer: @ryanbentphoto
Architects looking to fulfill your CEU requirements before the year ends—we’ve got you covered.
We’re hosting a free live webinar with Architectural Record during their Sustainable Design Symposium. Led by our president Bill Beleck, the presentation will dive into the history, science, and modern applications of authentic yakisugi. Learn how this sustainable material enhances durability and aesthetics and gain practical insights on how to incorporate it into your designs.
📅 December 16
🕐 2:30 PM ET
📍 Online
➡️ Register with the link in our bio.
Our new Weathering Stain Silver won a Product Innovation Award from BUILDINGS magazine and Architectural Products magazine!
The stain’s unique two-part formulation makes it a “living” finish that naturally evolves from a pigmented silver to a soft, sun-bleached gray with no need for recoating or maintenance.
Now available for our Gendai® yakisugi and unburned sugi wood cladding products. Learn more about this new finish at the link in our bio.
Featured projects:
Concord Pool House (photos 1 &2): Architect: @therbendesign; Contractor: @lipconconstruction
Finney Ridge (photos 3 & 4): Builder: @mountainbuilders; Photographer: @802katecarterphotos
At The Plus House, three variations of yakisugi come together to add depth, character, and timeless beauty to the home’s facade.
1️⃣ Gendai® Alkyd Light Gray
2️⃣ Suyaki® Tung Oil Black
3️⃣ Gendai® Alkyd Black
Architect: @howeleryoonarchitecture
Landscape Architect: Gregg Bleam
Structural Engineer: CE Solutions
MEP Engineer: The Engineering Collaborative
Civil Engineer: Snelling Engineering
General Contractor: Page Construction Services, @heldmanexteriors
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.
