Why I Love Using Shou Sugi Ban Douglas Fir
I've spent a lot of time looking at different siding and accent options lately, and I keep coming back to how incredible shou sugi ban douglas fir looks when it's done right. There's just something about that deep, charred texture that makes a building pop in a way that standard paint or stain never could. If you aren't familiar with it, the Japanese technique of Yakisugi—which we usually call Shou Sugi Ban—is basically the art of preserving wood by charring it with fire. While cedar is the traditional choice for this, Douglas fir has become a massive favorite for a lot of good reasons. ...