Why the Japanese intentionally burn wood? #shorts

Yakisugi is an ancient Japanese wood preservation technique that involves charring the surface of cedar wood to create a protective layer of charcoal. This traditional method, which dates back centuries, not only enhances the wood’s natural beauty but also greatly improves its durability. By burning the outer layer, the wood becomes resistant to insects, water, and extreme weather, making it last for decades, even centuries. Yakisugi is also more fire-resistant than untreated wood. Its unique, darkened finish gives it a distinctive, artistic appearance that has been admired for generations, blending beauty with functionality. Today, Yakisugi remains popular in architecture for its sustainability and timeless aesthetic.

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[theadventuresofbrockinthai]

My Dad did this but not so chard. He would go over each cedar board with a torch and just burn the serface and then put creosote on it after he had finished putting up all of the wood. It was beautiful. Every year or two, Dad would go out and reapply the creosote over the entire house.

When Dad was putting up the boards up. A gug stopped and asked Dad why he was using burnt wood? Dad walked him through the whole process and the guy thanked my Dad and said he was gonna do that to the house he was building. We went and seen his place and Dad and him became good friends.

[c.j.]

I heard once that Japan bought a shit ton of broken glass from Russia but what they really wanted was the cedar boxes they came in.

[kxjx]

We have a way to do this now without burning it. Called thermowood it's made in a big oven without oxygen combustion instead. It changes the structure (cooks it) and makes it impervious to biological damage etc

[sebastiaodeabreu]

It's also resistant to decay and fungus

[karlwu]

The main function is wood rot prevention, not fire retardation.

[Sapientiam]

We use this technique in Scandinavia. I would most definitely use this technique if I owned a house of my own. I love the Japanese Scandinavian style. Great mix.

[babsgordon]

The process involves charring the surface of the wood to remove carbohydrates and expose the lignin layer, which is the main structural component of wood. The wood's lifespan increases because carbohydrates fuel fire, and without them, fungi and wood-eating insects are unable to survive. The charring process creates a layer of carbon that prevents the wood from burning quickly.

[yviwinchester]

How stunningly beautiful that wood looks after burning it.
Kinda like embossed and really really artsy ❤
Wow, just wow 🥰

[Mister.Meeseeks]

My garage here in Sweden is done in the same way. Old method here too, and many other places i think.

[joesmith]

This is one of the more extreme methods I've seen. There are lots of " yakisuki" videos on youtube. Its amazing what you can do with this technique in wood working. 😎

[Davewutsup]

Make sense. I like it, , and it looks great. Mold resistant too. ⚡

[mr.romihai]

in Romania we do this to but with fences

[venivinivinci]

They dont do this for looks well maybe now but the burning makes the wood water proof that simple

[TheMkr]

Kollar Termites: shit what is this is so crunchy 😂

[felixcat]

This interesting, informative and enjoyable video got you a new subscriber.

Thank you for posting this, I had previously learned about this process but had never seen it being used in this way.

[cloudsgamezz]

Every time I touch the walls of my house, I lose my rights until I take a shower again

[MsLilyxlips]

I had been finding this method for years. I remembered seeing this in a Japanese show for renovating old houses, and I love that show because it's so creative..

[jigaree]

No way u convincing me a house of charcoal is fire resistant

[Rod-bpow]

For the substance exposed to extreme heat expands its abilities to withstand elements of time. Ionic charge increase, matter, mas and

[SaintsAndShepherds]

I never even thought about using burnt wood to build a home. The Japanese sure are resourceful.