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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Pika-Pika® Linseed Oil Natural Select Grade Rendering ImagePika-Pika® Natural Yakisugi siding as featured on Orcas Island House
Pika-Pika® Linseed Brown Select Grade Rendering ImagePika-Pika® Linseed Brown Yakisugi as featured on Mountain Pool House
Pika-Pika® Linseed Oil Light Gray Select Grade Rendering ImagePika-Pika® Linseed Light Gray as shown on House
Pika-Pika® Linseed Oil Amber Select Grade Rendering ImagePika-Pika® Linseed Amber Yakisugi as shown on East Cascades Project
Pika-Pika® Linseed Oil Black Select Grade Rendering ImagePika-Pika® Linseed Black Yakisugi siding as featured on Ketchum House
Pika-Pika® Linseed Oil White Select Grade Rendering ImagePika-Pika® Linseed White Yakisugi siding as featured on L Residence
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Pika-Pika® Alkyd Natural Select Grade Rendering Image
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Pika-Pika® Alkyd Brown Select Grade Rendering ImagePika-Pika® Alkyd Brown Premium Clear Grade Rendering Image
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Frequently Asked Questions

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