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Shou-Sugi-Ban Is Setting the Siding World on Fire

From Houzz, architects and designers weigh in on the benefits and beautiful aesthetics of using shou sugi ban in their work.

Translated as “the burning of Japanese cypress (sugi)”, shou-sugi-ban is a process that chars the surface of exterior wood panels to create a dark material that is both protective and beautiful in any architectural project.