Charred Timber Cladding
Shou Sugi Ban Cladding
Enhanced grain burnt to perfectionDue to Accoya’s outstanding stability, the Japanese burnt wood process works well. Charred timber cladding boards don’t twist, distort or warp when subjected to charring, making it ideal for ease of installation on a building site.
Durability is not only enhanced when using Accoya but the charring prolongs any finish making it long lasting even with the additional stability of Accoya once in situ.
An additional feature of Accoya, a solid wood, is that the grain is emphasised much more than any other timber due to how well the process chars Accoya. The process makes it an attractive timber for exterior cladding and even internal feature walls.
To specify Accoya charred cladding in your next project, head to our Architect Zone to learn more.

Highly durable
Exceptional durability, with resistance to distortion, rot and insect attack. A great choice for your Accoya charred timber cladding.

Non toxic
Accoya is recyclable and not harmful to the environment. Safe for your family and the planet, ideal for burnt wood cladding.

Real wood
Accoya is real wood, ideal for Shou Sugi Ban as the charring process will elevate the natural grain, giving you a beautiful yet natural look.

Highly stable
Your Accoya wood will withstand even harsh weather conditions and last for many years to come so its perfect for a demanding application like charred cladding.

What is Shou Sugi Ban?
In recent years an ancient Japanese burnt wood technique, Shou sugi ban, has been rediscovered and is now often referred to as charred wood.
Shou sugi ban is the traditional art of charring cedar, originally a way of preserving the wood, essentially making it more durable. Typically used for cladding, architects and designers across the world are specifying charred timber and are no longer restricted to species. Accoya is ideal for charring.

Case Study
Various shades of charring
A residential home in Enfield, London, was extended out the back of the property and charred Accoya wood was the chosen material for the cladding.
The cladding was charred in three varying shades, creating depth to the extension; light brush “Shizen”, Graphite “Seizo” and Anthracite “Gen no”. For the posts, a deep black effect was chosen to define and accentuate, in particular, the large glass opening of the extension into the back garden.


TRIED AND TESTED
Over the past two decades, Accoya wood has been tested extensively by 3rd parties. Their reports showcase the excellent performance and outstanding benefits of Accoya wood, and, in particular, Accoya cladding.
For more information, head to our cladding page.
To specify Accoya charred cladding in your next project, head to our Architect Zone to learn more.
Projects
Accoya charred timber cladding ideas

Aspen Fire Department
Aspen, Colorado, United States

Award-winning Ardmore House
Chicago, IL, United States

Barangaroo House
Sydney, Australia

Bellport private residence
New York, United States of America

Bethesda Residence
Washington DC, United States of America

Broadway Market
Baltimore, United States of America

Charred & uncoated facade Netherlands
Netherlands

Charred Accoya Wood
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Charred cladding
London, United Kingdom

Charred planters
Paris, France

Franz Valley Residence
Calistoga, CA, United States

Guinness Open Gate Brewery
Maryland, United States of America

IBM selects Accoya
Lille, France

Internal feature wall
Melbourne, Australia

Lakeshore Drive Residence by reSAWN TIMBER co.
Okoboji, Iowa, United States of America

LaRue Residence
Austin, TX, United States

London Cross Pavilion
New York, United States of America

Marisol Malibu Residence
Malibu, CA , United States of America

Meadows Passive House
Park City, Utah , United States

Minnesota lake house
Browns Bay, Lake Minnetonka, North America

Pensacola Parade of Homes
Pensacola, Florida, United States of America

Porter's Steakhouse by Delta Millworks
College Station, Texas, United States of America

Puy Lacroix residential home
Saint Leonard de Noblat, France

Reed Residence
San Francisco, CA, United States

Shou sugi ban Mistral Restaurant
Philadelphia, United States of America

Short Mountain Residence by Delta Millworks
Maryville, Tennessee , United States of America

Six Square House by reSAWN TIMBER co.
Bridgehampton, New York, United States

South Haven Remembrance Centre
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Stoke House Beach Restaurant
St. Kilda, Melbourne VIC, Australia

The Cevian Design Labs cladding
Rome, Georgia, United States of America

Vichy Pool House
Napa Valley, California, United States of America

Villa Andersson, Sweden
Frösakull, Halmstad , Sweden

Vorrawut hotel – The Chiang Mai Old Town
Chiang Mai , Thailand

White Stone Residence
White Stone, VA, United States
Cladding Applications
Accoya cladding is very versatile, discover some additional uses here.
Imagine Accoya for your cladding project
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