Shou Sugi Ban, also known as Yakisugi, or burnt timber cladding, is a traditional Japanese style of wood preservation. It involves charring wood with fire to create a textural surface that is both beautiful in style and its features benefits include being weatherproof, fire and mould resistant and offering protection against insect infestation. The process results in a black carbon layer on the timber boards which protects the material and reduces its maintenance requirements.
It has become an increasingly popular for both exterior and interior cladding and design solutions. The Block’s Kylie and Brad used it to create a beautiful, high-end feature wall in their Bathroom DIY Project challenge, and the judges loved it!
Note that while the product’s moisture barrier ability makes it suitable for a bathroom interior feature wall it is not recommended for use in an area where it will get wet.
This is how Kylie and Brad did it but remember to call in an expert to ensure the application is suitable for your situation and the right materials are used. Your local Mitre 10 can help with this.