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![Shou Sugi Ban Meets Accoya Beams: The Perfect Pair for Beachfront Homes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e740b9_54a6c1ce266f45529d948ef30aab62ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e740b9_54a6c1ce266f45529d948ef30aab62ad~mv2.webp)
John Webster
Oct 9, 20243 min read
Shou Sugi Ban Meets Accoya Beams: The Perfect Pair for Beachfront Homes
A unique feature of Accoya beams is the Shou Sugi Ban finish, a charred and double-brushed treatment that gives the wood an aged, weathered
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John Webster
Jul 24, 20243 min read
The Importance of Choosing an Experienced and Well-Established Shou Sugi Ban Company
When it comes to enhancing the aesthetic and functional appeal of your property, the choice of timber cladding can make a significant...
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![How will charred timber cladding look in years to come?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e740b9_15eec9e9fc674b9ab6515d34a97f8162~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e740b9_15eec9e9fc674b9ab6515d34a97f8162~mv2.webp)
John Webster
Sep 20, 20212 min read
How will charred timber cladding look in years to come?
Slowly, nature's seasonal ebb and flow will start changing the look of a charred timber clad home, starting to reveal more of what lies belo
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![House Exterior Staining Cost VS Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cladding](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e740b9_a0281cee57014a14a05de0639bd92327~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/e740b9_a0281cee57014a14a05de0639bd92327~mv2.webp)
John Webster
Aug 26, 20213 min read
House Exterior Staining Cost VS Shou Sugi Ban Charred Cladding
The cost of maintaining a timber weatherboard home is a big consideration when choosing a premium cladding like timber. I wanted to look...
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John Webster
Aug 24, 20212 min read
From oil diver to exotic timber craftsman
Black timber houses are in vogue at the moment, says timber craftsman John Webster, but staining the wood can be harsh on the timber itself.
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John Webster
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Is New Zealand's climate harsher than Japans? The results will surprise you.
We researched the weather patterns and climates of New Zealand and Japan to see if charred timber cladding will last in New Zealand.
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John Webster
Aug 22, 20212 min read
Understanding the transition of shou sugi ban.
The largest consideration for home-owners who love the look and feel of a timber clad home is the ongoing maintenance with reapplication...
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John Webster
Aug 22, 20211 min read
Myth you can do a light char shou sugi ban.
Shou sugi ban charring must be burned deeply for a number of reasons, none more important than the need to heat condition the timber...
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John Webster
Aug 22, 20212 min read
Band sawn VS Charred & Brushed timber
Taking a closer look at the traditional band sawn finish and comparing the merits of a charred and double brushed finish.
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