Hurford’s Shou Sugi Ban Refined Architectural Cladding combines the ancient Japanese craft of fire treatment with a precision milled, architectonic cladding profile. It is a complete solution for any exterior wall, offering not just the cladding but a selection of customised trims to ensure a streamlined execution and a weathertight result. The timber species selected to manufacture Hurford’s Shou Sugi Ban are ethically sourced and processed by Hurford’s locally owned and operated facility in Queensland, Australia.

In addition to durable Australian hardwoods, Cypress is also available. These timbers are sought after for their natural qualities, with Cypress also naturally termite resistant. Applying the fire treatment provides an additional barrier of protection against insect attack and decay, further increasing overall durability. Hurford’s uses a modernised Shou Sugi Ban technique that evenly chars the face of the board.

Shou Sugi Ban, also known as Yakisugi, derives from an ancient Japanese exterior cladding treatment used to preserve wood by charring it with fire. The treatment was introduced after Japan fell into short supply of driftwood which was collected from the coastlines for its prized appearance and durability after enduring a natural treatment process of saltwater, surf and sun.

Traditionally the timber used for charring was ‘Sugi’ wood, Cryptomeria, commonly known as Japanese Cedar which was used for residential exterior cladding, fencing and decking applications.

The term Shou Sugi Ban 焼杉板 simply translates to ‘burnt cedar board’.

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