Shou Sugi Ban (or Yakisugi) siding preparation with propane torch

A method for burning three boards at once. Wire is tied around both ends, and despite being horizontal, the force of the propane gas gives enough of a chimney effect to evenly coat the boards.
This is typically done by holding it over a fire or holding it vertically, but with 10 foot boards it becomes somewhat difficult with just one person working.

[@willv947]

Well done! Beautiful work.

[@connorb8056]

Whats the purpose of burning the boards, i saw a home reno video and they did it and thought they did it for the aesthetic

[@mossyrock123]

Do you burn both sides or is the front enuf?

[@simonsarris]

Only the front

[@cheffsolo7739]

Why only the front ?

[@simonsarris]

@@cheffsolo7739 more work, more warping if you did, and it is often good practice to only waterproof 1 side of a material that can hold moisture, so that any moisture that does get in can easily escape still from the other side (similar with concrete)

[@MissionaryForMexico]

It does not need to be burnt black!

[@boonehoward1381]

That’s the point