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How maintenance-free is Shou Sugi Ban facade cladding?

Shou Sugi Ban wood is used worldwide as cladding for houses, outbuildings, schools, fire stations, pool houses, service buildings, apartments and other facade applications. One of the most frequently asked questions about this facade cladding is whether it is maintenance-free. In this blog, we take a closer look deeper at the maintenance of Shou Sugi […]

How is traditional Shou Sugi Ban wood made?

Cypress wood as the basis Shou Sugi Ban is a special firing technique inspired by a centuries-old Japanese tradition. With Shou Sugi Ban (‘burnt cypress’), pine wood is burnt on one side by tying three planks together into a chimney and lighting a fire at the bottom. This creates a high temperature and low oxygen […]

What is the history and origin of Shou Sugi Ban?

Sustainability as an objective Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient technique whose exact origins are not fully known. It is assumed that the technique originated around the 18th century in the Sendai region, a port city on Japan’s east coast. Japan is a country where humidity, insects and also mould have traditionally always threatened the construction […]

Examples of sustainable Shou Sugi Ban house

Sustainable house design When designing a sustainable house, it is important to keep the structure as close to nature as possible. And that is why a sustainable type of wood with a natural look and feel is quickly chosen. At Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban, we only use wood from demonstrably sustainably managed forests. We […]

What types of facades are there?

A facade makes a home or building unique. There are several types and shapes of cladding to choose from. And there are also several materials that can be used. In this blog, we would like to tell you more about this subject. Standard facade types These are the gable types we mainly see on houses […]

Ideas for a modern black house

Modern black house exterior A modern black house looks clean from the outside. This is characterised in the shapes and materials. Moreover, sustainability is an important factor for this type of home. After all, these days we are increasingly aware of the impact of building on the environment, and with the right style choices, you can […]

The 5 best tips for a Japanese interior

The look of a calm and natural Japanese interior is becoming increasingly popular. But how do you create this look? We would like to give you 5 tips for designing a living room, kitchen, bathroom or other room in Japanese style. Wabi Sabi: the essence of a Japanese interior An important aspect within Japanese interior […]

5 tips for a modern country interior

Creating a warm and, at the same time, modern atmosphere in your home? Then choose a modern country interior. In this blog, we would like to give you 5 important tips for transforming the interior of your home into modern and rural. The more wood, the better In a modern and rural interior, wood cannot […]

What is circular building?

Sustainability is a concept we can no longer ignore. Even in construction, concessions have to be made to achieve a green future. Circular construction is a form of building that supports this. But how exactly does it work? We explain. The basics: what circularity means So circular building is a form of sustainable construction, but […]

The advantages of wooden cladding

Wooden cladding is becoming increasingly popular. Not only among architects and contractors, but also among private individuals. Are you curious about the advantages of wooden cladding? We list them for you in this blog. Wood has a beautiful look Wooden cladding gives your home or building a unique and characteristic appearance. Because wood is a […]

What materials can be used for a sustainable building?

When designing and building new homes, offices, schools or other buildings, more and more consideration is given to the impact on our planet. Choosing sustainable building materials are an essential part of this. But which building materials are sustainable? In this blog, we name some examples. Wood Wood is a natural and sustainable building material […]

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