TECHNOLOGY

Often people chose wood for their home or other spaces because of its naturalness and warm look. But wood requires attention and carefully chosen protection. Yaki Sugi wood charring technology solves the majority concerns of looks, preservation, and maintenance. The technology is adapted according to your chosen design. Precise charring ensures long-term natural protection from the environment and makes maintenance easier.

Four principles that unite the DARKSIDEWOOD technology are:

PREPARATION

Properly selected materials and tools are extremely important for any quality work. We focus on preparation because the charring process requires precision.

RESPONSIBILITY

We use less chemicals, avoid harmful substances and, in this way, protect nature and preserve the naturalness of wood. Our technology allows the wood to be renewed and thus we give it a new life.

DURABILITY

Wood treated with our technology remains resistant to harsh weather conditions, moisture, mold, pests, UV rays, and even fire. Wood does not become slippery or greasy.

UNIQUENESS

This method allows you to appreciate and present the timber and its natural beauty not only in the exterior siding but also in interior solutions. We combine design and function, ensuring quality and durability.

How DARKSIDEWOOD timber is made?

Manufacturing process consists of the three phases: wood charring, brushing of the char layer and surface coating. According to the desired result each phase is modified and adapted. Thanks to the flexibility of technology, we can offer a wide range of products that include variations in both the appearance and performance of the products.

DARKSIDEWOOD CARBON

This method is the most authentic. It testifies the truth learned over hundreds of years around the world: if you want to protect a tree, you have to burn it. The decision not to wire-brush the wood results in the most environmentally friendly finishing method with a naturally rough, enchanting black surface. Wood treated in this way does not stain, does not change color, and lasts up to 50 – 80 years.

DARKSIDEWOOD BLACK, ANTHRACITE, GREY, WALNUT, TEAK, NATURAL

These are the most popular DARKSIDEWOOD treatment methods: after charring, the wood surface is wire-brushed once. The coarse charred layer is brushed off, leaving a soft silky surface. The burnt grooves are subtle shades of dark brown. Covering the brushed timber with oil reveals its structure and natural beauty. Colored oils can give wood different shades.

DARKSIDEWOOD VINTAGE

When looking for design solutions that express history and create a unique atmosphere, you can also choose the option of aged wood. The wood surface is aged and decorated according to the pattern chosen by you or the designer. The work of experienced craftsmen will help to create a unique product that will transfer its warmth to your interior.

Why charred wood?

Wood is an environmentally friendly construction material. Its natural warmth creates a cozy atmosphere and reveals the beauty of nature. However, natural wood needs protection to preserve this beauty for many years. There are many innovative surface coating systems that protect the surface of the wood, but coating should be reapplied periodically to maintain its effectiveness. Charred wood combines two surface protection means: wood surface modification by fire that remains during the lifetime of the product and coating (wood oil) that should be renewed. This combination significantly enhances the performance of wood.

When mentioning wood surface modification by fire (heat) a question about thermo wood often arises. Is thermo wood and charred wood the same? The answer is no. Thermo wood is modified by heat changing the cellular structure of wood and enhancing its durability and dimensional stability. Charred wood is also affected by heat, but in a different way: charred wood has a thin surface layer (under the char layer) that is thermally modified and the middle of the wood piece remains unmodified while the entire piece of thermo wood is modified. Charred wood and thermo wood have different visual results.

DARKSIDEWOOD technology is versatile and can be applied for thermo wood as well. Charred thermo wood is characterized by its dimensional stability, durability and a delicate charred surface pattern. Other modified wood types (e.g. chemically modified pine – Accoya) can also be charred combining the advantages provided by the chosen wood modification method and surface charring.

Another important aspect worth mentioning is fire safety. Wood is a naturally combustible material. This means that wooden facades increase the risk of fire. Charred wood (non-brushed) has a very interesting characteristic – it is less combustible than natural wood because of the char layer preventing flame spread. This characteristic can be enhanced by using fire retardant for the surface coating. DARKSIDEWOOD products are tested in an independent laboratory and certified as complying with the reaction to fire class B-s1, d0. This makes it possible to use DARKSIDEWOOD cladding for buildings with high fire safety requirements.

Charred wood maintenance

After assessing all the advantages of charred wood and, in particular, its longevity, it is important to keep in mind that the key here is proper maintenance: it will allow the wood to last for at least 50 years. To preserve color and durability, we need to devote some time to wooden surfaces. However, DARKSIDEWOOD wood technology will protect you from constant labor-intensive and unpleasant renovations.

Charred wood (non-brushed) does not require any maintenance because the char layer acts as a natural protective barrier. The char layer is soft and porous but it consists of ordered carbon structures that are very resistant to weathering.

To preserve the color and properties of brushed charred wood over time, the oil layer must be renewed:

For vertical wood surfaces (fences, exterior siding) it is recommended to renew the oil layer every 4-5 years.
Due to the increased use of the surface, it is recommended to renew the oil layer for horizontal wood surfaces (terraces) every 2 years.

Such maintenance will not require significant investment and will not cause inconvenience. Oil layer renewal is easy and convenient to plan with other routine renewal work.