Yakisugi

Yakisugi technology for the Coal House by the architect Terunobu Fujimori

Boards with more or less carbonized wood

Yakisugi wood for a box of sunglasses

Yakisugi (焼 杉) is a traditional Japanese method of preserving wood. Yaki means 'to burn', Sugi is the Japanese name for ' sickle fir '. It is also known as Shou Sugi Ban (焼 杉 板) in western Japan ; Ban means ' plank '.

General

By slightly charring the wood surface without burning the wood, the carbonization makes the wood waterproof and is therefore more durable. The carbonized layer also protects against insects.

The contemporary architect Terunobu Fujimori works with Yakisugi.

This method is not very widespread in German-speaking countries, although it is becoming increasingly important. Due to the similar geographical latitude, this form of wood preservation can also be used on European woods. A fixation of the carbon layer is used for interior areas or furniture construction.

Web links

• What is Shou Sugi Ban (Yakisugi)? (English)
• Example application in rural areas in Germany

Individual evidence

1. ↑ nytimes.com: The Latest Design Trend: Black and Burned Wood
2. ↑ shousugiban.com: Shou Sugi Ban
3. ↑ charredwood.com: What Is The History Of The 'Shou Sugi Ban' Charred Wood Treatment?
4. ↑ dezeen.com: Yakisugi House by Terunobu Fujimori
5. ↑ telegraph.co.uk: Interiors: A Japanese charred-timber house inspired by a cave dwelling
6. ↑ schoeneschwarz.de: New building house E - Yakisugi. Retrieved November 6, 2018 . 
7. ↑ Christian Härtel: Who plays with fire. In: BM online. July 4, 2017, accessed November 6, 2018 .