Confused about authentic yakisugi “shou sugi ban”, or charred wood siding in general? Don’t fret. We know it can be confusing and we’re here to help. Interested customers ask us a variety…
Learn the Art and Science of Yakisugi Charred Wood in Architecture
New Online Course now Available for Architects and Designers Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, we’re excited to announce our new continuing education course, hosted by Architectural Record, exploring the fascinating…
Gendai® Sweeps 2024 Product Innovation Awards
Nakamoto Forestry is proud to announce that our Gendai® yakisugi “shou sugi ban” siding has been honored with three prestigious product innovation awards in 2024, solidifying its position as a groundbreaking architectural…
Sugi & Hinoki Win Architect’s Newspaper Awards
We’re excited to announce that both our Sugi Unoiled and Hinoki products took home trophies at The Architect’s Newspaper 2024 Best of Products Awards this year. These natural, unburned wood products are…
Understanding Tree Anatomy in Wood Siding: How Composition Affects Appearance
When looking at a cross-section of a tree trunk, you’ll notice several distinct sections that make up the wood. These sections have different properties and uses when it comes to lumber. In…
Japanese Flame Treated Wood: Understanding the Art of Shou Sugi Ban
The art of Japanese flame treated wood, known as yakisugi in Japan and shou sugi ban elsewhere, is a centuries-old craft that is returning to popularity today. This method of preserving wood…
Flame Treated Wood
The use of flame treated wood by humans stretches nearly as far back in history as the use of wood itself. People first began modifying wood with fire around 400,000 years ago,…
Shiplap or Square Edge?
Choosing a Profile for Shou Sugi Ban Siding 1. Choosing a Shou Sugi Ban Surface for your Project 2. How to Select an Oil Prefinish for Shou Sugi Ban Siding 3. Choosing…
Choosing a Wood Grade for Shou Sugi Ban
Catch up on our product selection walkthrough series here! Part 1: Choosing a Shou Sugi Ban Surface for your Project Part 2: How to Select an Oil Prefinish for Shou Sugi Ban…
How to Select an Oil Prefinish for Shou Sugi Ban Siding
Read: Part 1: How to Select a Shou Sugi Ban Surface for Your Project Last week we covered the first step in selecting shou sugi ban siding for your project–choosing a surface…