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Charred Timber Cladding
Charred timber cladding made with the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique, where the face of each board is burnt to a hard, textured finish that protects the wood without chemicals. Ours is larch in six tones, from Dark Black to Light Amber, with matching corners. Every board is stocked in our warehouse and delivered across Ireland.
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About Our Charred Timber Cladding
Charred timber cladding is wood whose surface has been deliberately burnt, using the Japanese technique known as Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi. Our charred cladding is larch, in six tones from deep black to warm amber, with matching corners for every tone. Larch is a dense, resinous softwood that resists weather well, so the timber under the char is as tough as the finish on top.
What Is Shou Sugi Ban?
The face of each board is scorched under control, then cooled and finished. The burn turns the outer layer into a hard, textured char that:
- protects the timber against insects, rot and UV, without chemical preservatives
- is part of the wood itself, not a coating that peels or flakes
- shows the grain through the burn, for a deep matte texture no stain can copy
The result is a facade with a service life of 30 years and beyond.
Charred Larch Cladding Colours
Choose the tone for your building. Every tone has a matching corner, so the external angles carry the same finish.
- Dark Black and Deep Charred: the classic burnt larch look, a deep, textured black.
- Dark Grey and Light Grey: softer, weathered greys that suit rural and coastal settings.
- Dark Amber and Light Amber: warm, brushed tones where the grain and colour of the larch show through the char.
Board and Corner Sizes
The cladding boards are 145×20 mm, in a shadow gap profile that leaves a crisp line of shadow between each board, and the corners are 45×45 mm L-angle profiles in all six tones. Enter your wall area in the calculator on the product page and it works out how many boards you need; the cart adds the fixings and extras. Then add enough corners to run the full height of each external angle.
Where to Use Charred Wood Cladding
- External facades on houses and extensions
- Garden rooms, studios and sheds
- Feature walls and gable ends
- Interior statement walls
Installing Charred Cladding
- Fix to treated battens over a breather membrane, with a ventilated gap of at least 20 mm behind the boards.
- Use A2 or A4 stainless steel ringshank nails or screws, and pre-drill near the board ends to stop splitting.
- Handle boards by the edges and store them flat and dry. The char is robust once fixed, but it can mark if knocked or dragged.
- Use the matching corners rather than charring cut edges on site.
Maintaining Charred Timber
The char protects the timber without further treatment. Over the years, weather softens the surface and the tone slowly fades. Most people apply an exterior oil every few years to refresh the colour and help bind the charred surface. See our wood oils and stains.
For natural, unburnt larch, see our larch cladding. For every species and profile, browse all our timber cladding.
Frequently Asked Questions About Charred Timber Cladding
What is charred timber cladding?
It is timber whose surface has been deliberately burnt using the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. The charred layer gives a dark, textured finish and protects the wood against weather, rot and insects without chemical preservatives.
Which timber is your charred cladding made from?
Our charred cladding is Larch, a dense, resinous softwood that resists weather well. We don’t currently stock charred cedar or charred thermowood cladding.
What colours does charred larch cladding come in?
Our charred larch cladding comes in six tones: Dark Black, Deep Charred, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Dark Amber and Light Amber. They range from a deep, textured black to warm amber where the larch grain shows through.
What size are charred larch boards?
The boards are 145×20 mm, in a shadow gap profile, with 45×45 mm corners to match in every tone. Add enough corners to run the full height of each external angle.
Are there matching corners for charred cladding?
Yes. Each of the six tones has a matching charred Larch corner profile, so external angles get the same finish as the boards and you do not have to char cut edges on site.
How do I fix charred larch cladding?
Use stainless steel ringshank nails or screws, so the fixings do not cause corrosion staining, and pre-drill near the board ends to prevent splitting. Fix the boards over a ventilated batten cavity, like any timber cladding.
How long does charred timber cladding last?
Charred larch cladding has a service life of 30 years and beyond on an exterior wall, provided it is fixed over a ventilated batten cavity with stainless steel fixings.
Does charred cladding need oiling?
It doesn’t need treating to last, because the char protects the timber. Over the years the surface softens and the tone fades, so most people apply an exterior oil every few years to refresh the colour and help bind the char. See our wood oils and stains.
Can charred timber be used indoors?
Yes. As well as facades, garden rooms and extensions, charred cladding makes a striking interior feature wall.