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Wall cladding wood
Are you a (construction) company, architect or private individual looking for unique wall cladding made of wood? Get to know Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban! We burn wood in a unique way to achieve the most sustainable and characteristic look. Curious about the different types of wood as wall cladding? Then request our sample box!
Does the wood give off?
Unfixed wood gives off after charring. For indoor use we always fix the charred wood. The charred layer becomes a bit more matt in appearance and will stain less. For the exterior we often advise not to fix the wood. This ensures that the charred wood retains a beautiful, natural shine and is also more durable than when the wood is fixed.
In the course of time the release of the wood will decrease and for a number of variants this will eventually stop. Most burned types of wood, also for exterior use, can also be fixed if desired. We will be happy to advise you about this.
How do I maintain the wood?
Unfixed planks with a carbon layer require low maintenance.
Planks that have been burned and brushed have a stain or oil layer. This wood requires periodic maintenance every three to six years. If you do not maintain Kyushu / Nakatado / Sakaide / Shodoshima / Takamatsu exterior, the stain layer will eventually harden and flake. Below this, the white wood will emerge and ‘age’.
The product specification sheet that you will find on each product page explains exactly if and what maintenance the different products need.
How long does the wood last?
The service life of the wood depends on the durability class of the wood species and the detailing of the building. Our wood species have a durability class 1, 2 or 3.
Durability class 1: 25 years and more
Durability class 2: 15 to 25 years
Durability class 3: 10 to 15 years
The carbon layer of the burnt wood weathers outdoors in the long run under the influence of wind, rain and hail. The lifespan of the carbon layer depends on the orientation of the facade and the location of the building.
Please contact us for more information.
When used indoors, the wood lasts as long as untreated wood, i.e. many decades. Moreover, this wood is fixed, making it less vulnerable.
Is a lot of gas consumed while charring wood?
During the charring of the top layer, the gases released are collected in the oven. At another point in the process, oxygen is added to these gases, causing them to ignite. This provides the heat needed for charring the wood.
Gas is only added at start-up, after that the wood burns almost entirely on the gases released during the process.
Breathtaking wooden walls
Original and beautiful, that is what you can expect from wood wall cladding. Especially if you choose our black charred wood. This is manufactured in a special way, giving it a unique look. Choose from numerous textures and go for a unique twist in your interior or exterior. As the first European producer, we at Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban started burning wood according to the Japanese tradition Shou Sugi Ban. Since then, we have been making breathtaking walls from black burned wood for projects around the world for more than 10 years.
Sustainable wooden wall cladding
Our wood wall cladding is not only beautiful and unique, but also sustainable in several areas. Because our fire masters burn the wood, a fire-retardant layer is created. In addition, the wood stores CO2 and the charred varieties are maintenance-free. To blacken the wood, fire is used and not chemicals such as paint. Our timber wall cladding comes from sustainably managed forests.
Mounting a wooden wall cladding
As an architect, contractor or private individual, you can provide us with a drawing, but we can also think along with you about the design of your wooden wall cladding. Thanks to years of experience, our experts can provide personal advice and look over the technical drawings with you.
Wooden exterior wall cladding
Wooden exterior wall cladding is something you see more and more these days. It gives a home a warm, natural and exclusive look. Cladding part of the facade, or just the back of your home to give your garden a rural character. Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban burnt wood is properly treated to last for years.
Wood wall cladding indoors
Wood wall cladding is also a great idea for indoors. You see it in trendy restaurants, shops and businesses, as well as in exclusive homes. As an architect or construction company, you surprise clients with an extraordinary design. Or maybe you are an individual looking for a refreshing idea. Wooden wall cladding in your living room, as a bar or hairdressing. The black charred wood is certainly also suitable in the interior.
Order wooden wall cladding
Would you like to order black charred wood wall cladding from us? At Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban, we can advise you personally. Request our sample box to already experience the warm atmosphere of the wooden wall cladding or contact us for a customised quotation without any obligation.
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Latest reviews
The “Paradox.” Burning wood to protect it.
It sounds contradictory — but it’s brilliant.
At ORGA, we’re big fans of biobased materials that truly prove their worth. Take our collaboration with Zwarthout | Shou Sugi Ban, for example. By charring wood using the centuries-old Shou Sugi Ban technique, a natural protective layer is created — without the need for paint or chemicals.
The result is a façade with character, built to last for generations. In the three recent projects, we’ve seen how it creates a robust, timeless appearance, while simultaneously contributing to refined, high-quality architecture.
Less maintenance, and a building that only becomes more beautiful with age.
That, to us, is what truly future-proof design looks like.
“We recently replaced the potted decked timber on our farmhouse in the Beemster region with Shodoshima semi-gloss from Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban. With special planks 25 cm wide, it looks great on a farmhouse. A very beautiful product and great service from Zwarthout l Shou Sugi Ban!”
”We chose Yoroi for several reasons. First of all, we like the Japanese classical technique used for burning the bamboo. Due to the burning technique Shou Sugi Ban, Yoroi has a fire class B and is maintenance-free. Finally, the black charred bamboo is a regrowable material and aesthetically matches our design perfectly.”
”As a gardener, it is an honour to work with such beautiful traditional products.
The delivery times are also great and you get friendly service.”
