Benefits Of Charred Cedar Siding

Kitchen door with its charred and natural cedar.

Benefits of charred cedar siding.

Cedar is naturally resistant to damage from uv and weather insects rot decay and fire due to its high tannin content the compound that makes it red. Charred siding speeds up construction times since the siding does not need to be painted after it is installed. The real reason for all the excitement over charred wood siding is that it is simply beautiful. It does take quite a bit of work to get the wood to a desired color or texture.

Usually done with planks of cedar or larch the thin film of carbon that is created during a very light surface burn protects the wood. For instance once the wood has been charred it will be fire resistant. Either way the char doesn t go very deep into the wood and it doesn t have to in order to be effective either for looks or durability. This makes it a light wood that is easy for construction as well as making it a terrific insulator.

Charred siding can be cheaper upfront than traditional painted siding once you factor in the costs of paint and painting. The charred surface actually protects the wood from further burning. Its silvery surface transforms with the changing light. Firstly it is very durable and resistant to decay from moisture or insects which make it particularly suitable for use to construct closets and chests to store clothes.

Cedar siding is an excellent insulator and can help you save considerable energy throughout the year. Cedar and larch are local very durable and resistant to rot. Charred siding has several distinct advantages. It prevents the loss of warm air during the winter and keeps in cool air during the summer.

At the front door i initially pictured the natural boards installed on the right side of the entryway. It also helps that the kitchen door made up largely of glass and a neutral gray color doesn t take any attention away from the natural boards. This draws out moisture and the resulting chemical compound protects the wood. There s an ethereal quality to the charcoaled wood.

Cedar siding is a very traditional north american cladding and it stands out for its beauty and timeless appeal. Charred wood siding also known as burnt wood siding shou sugi ban and yakisugi is a traditional japanese technique that offers many benefits such as better properties durability and lower maintenance over other common types of siding. The benefits of cedar cedar is a low density softwood meaning that it has an open cell structure unlike many siding materials.