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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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
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
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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
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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Knowledge
Our resource hub for product information, technical articles, case studies, and content related to yakisugi and traditional Japanese wood products.
Your Projects. Our Inspiration.
Tucked away in the greenery of Augsburg, Germany, this modern retreat brings charred contrast to its lush surroundings.
Product: Suyaki®
Photography by Johannes Zettel/NAOS.
Cottagecore, but with a yakisugi twist.
Because yakisugi isn’t just for ultra-modern homes. Its charred texture and rich, natural tones complement a wide range of design aesthetics, including more traditional, cottage-inspired spaces. From pool houses and garden retreats to modern takes on classic cottages, yakisugi adds a layer of timeless charm.
Featured Projects:
1️⃣ Finney Ridge. Builder: @mountainbuilders; Photographer: @802katecarterphotos
2️⃣ Split Gable. Architect: @kcsarchitects; Builder: RW Clark Construction; Structural Engineer: @verastructural; Photographer: @morgan_karanasios
3️⃣ Concord Pool House. Architect: @therbendesign; Contractor: @lipconconstruction
4️⃣ Bluff House. Timber Framer: @collinbeggstimberframing; Contractor: Con Russell Construction
5️⃣ Silver House. Designer: @modernhabitat
6️⃣ Rice Paddy House. Architect: @kenchikudo
There’s a Japanese word for that magical moment when sunlight streams through the trees: komorebi. The patterns cast are a quiet reminder of nature’s poetry.
We’re particularly big fans of when this dappled light dances across our yakisugi, highlighting the soft texture of the surface in spots that are illuminated. Swipe to learn more.
Yakisugi is “a material of contradiction,” says ArchDaily in a recent article. “It remains bold in its visual language due to its dark tones, yet it simultaneously borrows from and complements its natural surroundings, allowing houses to settle quietly into their sites.”
Follow us to see this centuries-old material in action on beautiful homes across the country, like the Baw Beese House and Dutchmoor Valley Guesthouse pictured.
Come along for a day of inspiration, exploration, and unforgettable scenery.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at some of Orcas Island’s standout yakisugi projects.
POV: you don’t have a single bad angle.
The Hidden Cliff House is a stunner from every perspective, with two-tone yakisugi details, a steeply pitched gable roof, and views that drop straight into the Salish Sea.
Project: Hidden Cliff House
Products: Pika-Pika® Linseed Light Gray and Linseed Black
Contractor: Elemental Building Solutions
If you love natural materials and beautiful homes, well, you’re in the right place.
Project: Orcas House
Architect: @syndicate_smith
Photographer: @willaustinphoto
Builder: WestCorp
At the Thurgau Residence, floor-to-ceiling windows open up to an expansive patio.
Clad in our black Suyaki®, the house blends into the night; but up close under the twinkle lights, its dramatic texture is revealed.
Photographer: @naos_am
