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.
As well as durable Australian hardwoods, some meeting BAL-29, 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.
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Why Choose Hurford’s Shou Sugi Ban Refined Architectural Cladding?
Hurfords is one of the oldest companies in the Australian timber manufacturing business. Our love and expertise for drying and manufacturing timber products, along with our need to provide innovative solutions, fuels our drive to produce quality timber products, and with Shou Sugi Ban, a quality timber system.
Hurford’s Shou Sugi Ban Refined Architectural Cladding is a complete solution for any wall, offering not just a precision milled piece of charred timber cladding but also the detailed trims to ensure a streamlined finish and weathertight result.
CLADDING
Profile: Coulee
Width: 88mm (70mm cover), 138mm (120mm cover)
*Cypress also available in 118mm (100mm cover)
Thickness: 21mm
Length: Random
Moisture Content: 10% to 15%
Species: Cypress, Durable Australian Hardwoods & BAL-29 Australian Hardwoods
Joining: End-matched, micro bevel
Finish: Charred pre-oiled with two coats of sealer
During installation, it is required that you coat any sawn cut exposed ends with Feast Watson Timber and Deck Stain, Black Japan. Once Shou Sugi Ban Refined Architectural Cladding is installed, you will also need to apply an additional coat of Feast Watson Timber and Deck Stain, Black Japan .
Although some surface degradation with time is unavoidable, blemishes can be disguised or the appearance reinstated, if desired. Often, re application of the protective stain is all that is needed, but on-site re-charring can also be undertaken to specific locations. Changes in appearance will not affect the performance of the product. A time will come when a fresh look is desired, and a further coat of Feast Watson Timber and Deck Stain, Black Japan will re-establish the dark burnt appearance of the product. Leaving the product without maintaining the coats will lead to faster aging and a change in patina.
Hurford’s Shou Sugi Ban Refined Architectural Cladding offers a comprehensive solution for any exterior wall. It provides not only precision-milled charred timber cladding but also detailed trims to ensure a seamless finish and a watertight result.
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