Gator Look Charred Siding

1 6 shiplap and 1 6 square edge charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years.

Gator look charred siding. There are a variety of styles available within the charwood line to meet your range of design. This is considered a heavy burn. Our siding and paneling is not only beautiful and unique. Join me as i tour the factory where it s made.

It s the most reminiscent of the japanese shou sugi ban. And to be honest since many of these exposed areas were turning gray i worried about how well any product we might try in the future would soak in and adhere so i decided to. This technique to give wood siding fire resistance has some beautiful qualities. Shou sugi ban with tung oil.

Some of the texture in the gator look is lost due to the wiping. An alternative way of doing it would be to gator it first with fire then scrape the excess char off leaving behind a smoother lighter but still charred and protected finish. Gator is the most heavily charred of our burned finishes. It s made to last low maintenance and made from only sustainably sourced materials.

Charwood is a japanese style of charred wood called shou sugi ban a process of finishing siding that dates back hundreds of years. We re going for mostly a gator finish meaning the cedar will have an alligator skin like appearance. Oiling charred cedar siding 0. Using the product on the exterior or the interior brings a unique look to any design.

The siding has a thick layer of char on the surface of the board which serves as a natural barrier to the sun. The burning process creates a layer of carbon resulting in elegant finishes that protect the wood from the elements. Although the charred wood wasn t in any immediate danger and i enjoyed this aged look my wife said she preferred the original more opaque black look of the siding. Our charwood siding comes in five different finishes midnight ebony char silvertip sage and lightest tiger char.

Select the level of char that brings out the desired black gray silver and brown tones to achieve your desired aesthetic. Our exterior charred siding products deliver superior performance and distinctive beauty. All of our exterior products are designed to preserve the tradition of shou sugi ban while meeting the high demands of modern architecture. Montana timber products has mastered our own proprietary finishing process to ensure the highest quality and character.

Consider also the underlying color of the doug fir or cedar. It will weather very well over time. Nevertheless this comes with an added benefit namely removing any char that might otherwise flake off in the first couple of rainstorms.