For exterior wood fencing and louver applications, our Gendai and Pika-Pika S4S profiles are heat-treated on both faces. They can also be machine-coated with your choice of exterior-grade oil finishes on both sides. 

When using one of our S3S profile products in an installation where the back side would be exposed, the uncharred backs can be stained with any dark color to blend in with the burned faces. 

For structural elements (e.g., fence rails, posts), standard framing lumber can be used to support visible cladding of sugi or yakisugi “shou sugi ban” plank products.

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Gendai® Unoiled Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingEast West House | Gendai® Unoiled
Exterior, Interior
Gendai® Weathering Stain Silver Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingMain Entrance at Angel of the Winds RV Resort, clad in Gendai® Weathering Stain Silver
Gendai® Alkyd Natural Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingGendai® Alkyd Natural Yakisugi siding shown on the Solar Studio
Exterior, Interior
Gendai® Alkyd Black Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingSag Harbor House - Gendai® Alkyd Black
Exterior, Interior
Gendai® Linseed Light Gray Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingGendai® Linseed Light Gray Yakisugi siding on Offset House
Gendai® Alkyd Light Gray Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidngGendai® Alkyd Light Gray Yakisugi siding as seen on Hilltop House
Exterior, Interior
Pika-Pika® Linseed Brown Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingPika-Pika® Linseed Brown Yakisugi as featured on Mountain Pool House
Gendai® Alkyd Brown Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingNebo House featuring Gendai® Alkyd Brown and Pika-Pika® Yakisugi siding
Exterior, Interior
Gendai® Linseed Amber Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" SidingOctothorpe House - Gendai® Linseed Amber
Gendai® Linseed Black Yakisugi "Shou Sugi Ban" Siding

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