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Choosing the Right Wood for Your Charred Timber Project

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From sleek commercial facades all the way to warm interiors within residential spaces, charred timber appeals for its durability, maintenance ease, and somewhat hauntingly rich texture. The ancient methods of timber charring known as Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi have found a vibrant modern manifestation in architecture and design. But here is a caveat before embarking on your Charring timber-based project: choosing the proper type of wood can almost make or break the process. Each wood species reacts a bit differently under the charring process. This, in turn, gives the product different finishing textures, durability, and performance in the end. Be it charred wood siding, an interior accent wall, or custom furniture: choosing the right timber will guarantee not just a beautiful finished product but one that will last forever. In this blog, we will look into the wood species that are preferred for charring, what one should contemplate before deciding on materials, and how Bauwn —a reputa...

How to Style Modern Homes with Black Burnt Wood Cladding

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 Wood cladded in black burnt finish is the soul of contemporary architecture, enjoying a beautiful marriage between old-style craftsmanship and modern aesthetics. Shou Sugi Ban is this ancient Japanese technique for charring wood surfaces, resulting in a deeply black color that is very dramatic and extremely long-lasting. In recent years, homeowners, architects, and designers have been drawn to black burnt wood cladding, first and foremost for its visual drama, and secondly for its green credentials and ease of maintenance. This blog will run through styling the modern home with black burnt wood claddings indoors and outdoors, all while keeping the look clean and cohesive. Why Black Burnt Wood? Before jumping into styling ideas, it is good to have a few solid reasons on why it has become a modern designer favorite: Bold Aesthetic: The deep black and textured finish offers the visual depth and contrast. Durability: Charring strengthens the wood and among other things makes it more ...

The Timeless Beauty of Shou Sugi Ban Fence by Bauwn

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Outdoor fencing is ever so evolving, along with desires for beauty, lasting qualities, and green materials from homeowners and designers. Shou Sugi Ban especially fits these demands with its gorgeous looks and great resistance to weather. At Bauwn, we take pride in keeping the ancient ways alive, with a modern flair, through hand-crafted Shou Sugi Ban fencing that balances the insights of artisanal craft and architectural sophistication. Shou Sugi Ban Neglected? Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi is one traditional Japanese wood-preserving process by which the wood is actually charred, cooled, brushed, and oiled with natural oils. Originally, the purpose was to protect Japanese cedar from weathering, but this ingenious method renders the wood more resistant to fire, pests, rot, and decay, all while adding tremendously beautiful finishes. The technique has been modernized by Bauwn , who use it to create outstanding fencing solutions in which both beauty and utility are placed on show. Why Choose...