Burnt wood / Discussions

What is a good wood for patio and deck design?

...wood decking (Shou Sugi Ban). The rustic look and durability, especially with its weather resistance, seem like a great fit for outdoor spaces. However, I’m unsure whether it’s better to go the DIY route and char the wood myself, or if I should purchase pre-charred boards from a supplier. I'm exploring different suppli...

Posted by Liam Ellis May 7, 2025 Decks, porches and gazebos 1 response

How do you make new wood look old?

...wood with a brush and let it dry. 4) Once the wood is dry, you can sand it lightly to blend the colour to a uniform look.  This will have different levels of appearance with different species of wood, if you try it with a certain species and it seems to have little or no effect, one more thing you could try would be to...

Posted by Claire Dec. 11, 2017 Wood and organic materials 2 responses