At Branded Wood, most of the Shou Sugi Ban style wood we process is on a custom, per job basis.
The most popular types of wood we process, with excellent results are Cedar, Pine, and Fir, and to a lesser degree Tamarack (also known as Larch) and Cypress. Cost and availability are factors that should also be considered when deciding which type of wood use in each application. We’ll be happy to assist in selecting the right product for your project, and can process samples from wood that you provide us with.
To really appreciate the “Magic” of Branded Wood, it’s important to remember that the Shou Sugi Ban process is what imparts the dramatic appearance to the wood. This extends to how common, water-based colours become so spectacular when applied to Branded Wood. Below are pictures of a single, 1” x 6” cedar board (which you can see in our showroom) that we’ve coloured on both sides. The one side has been sanded and prepared as per the stain manufacturer’s instructions, and then coloured. The other side has been processed through our machine, then had the same stain applied. The amazing results are quite obvious!
Regular Board Preparation | Branded Wood Shou-Sugi Ban Style Process |
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