Traditional Japanese Way to Preserve Wood with Fire using Shou Sugi Ban, Yakisugi on my log cabin

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6 жыл бұрын

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Shou Sugi Ban, also called Yakisugi, is the charring of cedar wood for use in construction of exposed wood buildings. I'm not sure if it was ever used for roofing, and I doubt it's ever been used as a board and batten style roof on a log cabin, so this may be one of a kind.
This is a follow up to the video, Fire Hardened Wood Roof on a Log Cabin ( • Shou Sugi Ban DIY Wood... ), I show how I burned the wood for the roof and the cabin floor using two different techniques.
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@achensov2842 6 жыл бұрын

I’m 24 years,student from London. Since I started watching your videos it honestly made me think what kind of man I want to be in life. I can only speak from the videos I’ve watched as I don’t know you in person but I can tell that you’re genuinely a good man.

@mitch5077 5 жыл бұрын

So you want to become an Arson? jk🤣

@Gorondus 4 жыл бұрын

After watching these videos, I'm also thinking about my life a lot: what are my goals, why am I doing what I'm doing. Most of the time everything I did it was because others did it too (for example going to the university, getting a driving license) without even thinking about what I really want.

@ronsmid2695 4 жыл бұрын

@@Gorondus Its good that you are inspired by what you see. When I was your age I looked to mentors for guidance that changed the course of my life. I hope you discover what you are called to do and find the courage to follow your own path. There you will find your truth.

@garthwunsch 3 жыл бұрын

Wise thoughts... you only get one crack at this life... use it well... from a guy whose passed the three quarters of a century mark.

@izzyplusplusplus1004 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I was one of the people who recommended metal roofing, but man o man what a great choice! Thank God for wives who prompt us to step out of the box.

@ChrisProuse 6 жыл бұрын

So cool! Tons of respect... really admire that you took the time to learn a great technique from a different culture and try it out instead of just going the common route :)

@MySelfReliance 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@jordanl7459 6 жыл бұрын

My Self Reliance in the future will you show the layout of the cabin and compare r value between what you're doing and modern building?

@BeSatori 6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Lammers, R value is actually uses wood thickness as it's measure. What I mean by that is that an R value of 1 has the insulating ability of 1 inch of wood. R2 is 2", and so forth. The R value of his cabin would be the average thickness of his walls, roof, etc. Hope that helps.

@jordanl7459 6 жыл бұрын

BeSatori ya thx

@jasonlee7593 6 жыл бұрын

thank you mate

@zoiedee5341 6 жыл бұрын

I love the way the wood looks! I am so EXCITED for a full cabin tour when it's all done!💙

@asefb9864 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my god! Looks gorgeous! The zoom in on the oiling part is so satisfying!

@gutyup101 6 жыл бұрын

Fascinating technique! Thank you for including this in a video.

@josephsuman8805 4 жыл бұрын

I was searching about fire protection for log cabins as I was thinking about your kind of cabins' safety from fire, and unknowingly clicked your video for the same to find answer.. that is really wonderful.. 🤔👌☺️

@jaywildhorsepatterson4432 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again ! I never new of this process untill u mentioned it in one of your previous productions. I appreciate you shareing this knowledge. Jay Wildhorse Patterson USA Tennessee

@mfavia620 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn for taking us along on the cabin build video to see this remarkable technique being applied. I see it being impervious to a wide range of the elements. ATB Mike

@OregonMikeH 6 жыл бұрын

I had used this technique a few times for the beauty it provided to small number of furniture pieces I made. I had no idea of the other positive properties doing so provides to building materials. Fascinating Shawn and an important step to have taken.. Brilliant! .. Mike.

@carlsoutdooradventures9882 6 жыл бұрын

Love this technique Shawn. Fantastic demonstration on how to do it. Great video Sir.

@shieh.4743 6 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. I love the natural approach and it’s so pretty.

@condeerogers5858 6 жыл бұрын

Years ago in the late 60's early 70's I used to take old cable spools and burn the tops and wire brush them, just like you did, and then varnish the tops several times. They made really good tables. Better than just staining them. This was back in the hippy days. If this preserves wood I guess they are still around. LOL. You are amazing. The hardest worker I know of.

@klownmittenz8715 6 жыл бұрын

Definently a hard and dedicated as well as a skilled worker.

@Mantreaus 6 жыл бұрын

Remember the Pillow Furniture? My whole Living room was made like this, Girlfriend sewed the pillows. From complete shelf units for Stereos and Albums. Couches , Chairs End Tables,Coffee tables. Made it all with nuts and bolts to be taken apart easily and moved. Oh made wood plant holders also to be used with the Macrame she also did. But this is beyond cool. When I was in Japan I saw some of this and asked about it, and as He said, There are buildings there that have survived for Hundreds of years using this technique. I am wondering if they learned this from the History of cities being burnt during the many earthquakes, and then through using the burned timbers they could, they found the preservation method.

@condeerogers5858 6 жыл бұрын

I remember macramé. Boy, what a fad.

@Mantreaus 6 жыл бұрын

LOL. Yup. I still see it at times in some shops. Vintage ones are going for good prices. Had holes all over the ceiling hanging them for her. LOL

@jimvoos 6 жыл бұрын

Gosh! I was forced to learn macrame in 5th grade in Marin County growing up. Had a hippie teacher with a volkswagen van. I came from parochial school in San Francisco in 4th to public in 5th. Couldn't believe how easy it was. She even had a couch in the back of the classroom so if you didn't feel like listening, you could sit in the back. Thinking that was the beginning of public schools in California descending to 49th in the country :-).

@plantbasedprepper 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, your cabin is turning out awesome!! I really like the way that roof looks! If someone finds your cabin in 100 years, they will have no idea how you did that so it's great you are sharing and documenting your work!!

@timothycarr9657 10 ай бұрын

Um, quick question....and my apologies if already asked, but won't vegetable oil go rancid? Shouldn't a non spoiling oil be used.

@mkuro5330 6 жыл бұрын

One little detail that may be important for this technique: after putting a bit of oil on wood they usually heat it up (with propane) to help the oil penetrate deeper into the structure.

@cluelessbeekeeping1322 5 жыл бұрын

Are you familiar with this technique? I'm a beekeeper and I've charred all of my hive stands with this method except I have not added oil. So far, I'm very disappointed with the turnout. After 1 year, even less, much of the char has simply flaked off. I am not using cedar, perhaps this is why, do you know? Also, perhaps me not adding any oil is also a problem. Next time I char some hive stands, I'll try adding oil. There are a couple of hive stands which I have to 'touch up' and I'll rechar them, I'll add oil this time (used motor oil).

@notbuyingit5698 5 жыл бұрын

CluelessBeeKeeping DON'T USE MOTOR OIL FOR A BEEHIVE!! Use coconut oil or even olive oil but NOT motor oil!

@cluelessbeekeeping1322 5 жыл бұрын

@@notbuyingit5698 Both go rancid. I'd never use either. I don't / wouldn't / won't use motor oil on the hive. The hive stand, yes, I'd try motor oil (bees never go on the hive stand). I need to experiment with something to try and make the charring stay on a bit better. The technique doesn't seem to work very good on pine. Do you have any other suggestions which would help keep the char on longer???

@justaspivoriunas9416 4 жыл бұрын

In Lithuania beekepers boil boards used to build beehives in food grade paraffin wax, it makes them last very long time, no charring necessary.

@jesmondo5785 4 жыл бұрын

Mineral oil would do the trick as it doesn't go rancid. You can get non food grade stuff much cheaper as well.

@TheFlatlander440 6 жыл бұрын

I build Adirondack chairs as a hobby and use the char staining technique with a propane torch and they come out fantastic.

@AOKUrbanHomestead1 6 жыл бұрын

Mad respect goes to you and the hard work you do to make these materials. You are awesome!

@AnnetteZang 6 жыл бұрын

Great technique of charring the wood using the fire pit...

@tocov 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting technique. Though the grain looked so beautiful with the oil on it.

@BLHomestead 6 жыл бұрын

That is something I have noticed on my own, didn't know it was something done in history. I have a few trees on my property that have char on them from a fire over thirty years ago and it is rock solid. Awesome to see. I love the look it gives once brushed and oiled.

@woodroww.2233 6 жыл бұрын

Bad ass. The joy you will have with these boards both under your feet and on your roof after this effort will be amazing! Brilliant.

@TuckerSP2011 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea! Yes, this technique will preserve the roof for many decades, much longer than typical roofs today. Very labor intensive but well worth the effort. Your cabin is beautiful.

@davidvermeer560 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how you did this. As Chris Prouse said Tons Of Respect. You are doing an incredible job!

@Greg-ys8wq 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you decided on this method, a lot of hard work and it looks great, and unique!

@joebrown1382 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting method. Sounds like it will serve the purpose also looks nice. I sugi'd a rifle stock once looked really nice.

@karencarss9482 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. I'd been admiring the dark wood of the roof and the floor and assumed it was just a stain. It was really interesting to see you burning the wood. A lot of work but it was worth it. I love how the grain pops out. Nice job.

@jaenmartens5697 6 жыл бұрын

I wondered how those ancient stave churches lasted a thousand years, now I know. Such a simple brilliant technique. Great filming. Thank you!

@Traveling_with_FIVE_Cats 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using this technique for my wooden sculptures for decades.. I did a pyramid plant stand/ pedestal that has lasted one decade with some bleaching but I think cedar will hold its color nicely over time.. I have just love the weathered, raised grain look!! I have also experimented with organic amorphous shapes that really play well with the grain on curves especially 3D shapes!!. I hope it holds up for you! I picked up this technique when I studied the Japanese martial art of Aikedo.. Your wife has great taste! Thank you for sharing!

@chrismauceri6416 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Shawn, almost ready for winter!

@jamesoncross7494 6 жыл бұрын

That's so cool, I've never even heard of this technique before. Outstanding!

@elizabethshipman3947 6 жыл бұрын

That is si awesome! You are an amazing worker. I'm envious of your abilities...You inspire me to push myself for the finer things of this life.

@Hiznogood 6 жыл бұрын

The fire caramelizes the wood, giving that dark amber shine after oil is applied. The floor is going to look awesome. Again, good choice and fits well into your passion for new discoveries! Looking forward to see your further work on the cabin!

@amdeleted6720 6 жыл бұрын

A real teacher !!!I learned something !!!Going to have a great day this sunday.

@Draimen89 6 жыл бұрын

The close up of you applying the oil...so. Oddly satisfying!!!

@trailbreeze 6 жыл бұрын

Good cliff hanger from your last vid. The burn process seems like an art in itself. Fun one to watch thanks

@ThePainterr 6 жыл бұрын

Learned something new today...thanks for going a bit more in depth on this subject of Shou Sugi Ban. Fantastc when you watch something on youtube you know will have a lasting effect on your mind.....

@steve5975 5 жыл бұрын

I had been wondering about this technique since i first saw you installing the roof; but I did not see an explanation etc. Glad I found it finally.

@mr.fisher3973 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful - you are going to have a very unique cabin. I can't wait to see the finished product.

@rymdlego22 6 жыл бұрын

Best roof i ever seen! Gigantic project! and u nailed it!!!

@TheMrJoeMac 6 жыл бұрын

I've used this technique on a garden house. It works really well. gives the wood a beautiful, natural look.

@cillaloves2fish688 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Never knew about that method... learn something new everyday! Thx!

@debrakellerman7364 6 жыл бұрын

turned out beautiful. great choice

@87xfute 6 жыл бұрын

Great job Shawn !! My Grandad used to char fence posts and he had a fire pit like what you see those fire walkers walk on and he'd lay the posts along the pit turning them when needed and when it was done he'd just roll it out the other side of the pit and roll another on. It was wonderful watching him work as a 7yr old !! I'm 61 now and those posts are still there !! He also treated the part in the ground and around the base with oil a few times each year ! Old sump oil from diesel trucks was best he said because it had the most carbon in it !! Thanks mate that bought back a lot of wonderful memories !! Seeya Rob

@MySelfReliance 6 жыл бұрын

That's great - funny how we've forgotten so many of the old ways.

@Weelav 6 жыл бұрын

This technique will suit your cabin well, I’ve tried it on fences and it really looks great and lasts. Well done and the best of good fortune in the future, Chris, Ireland🇮🇪

@andrewjfaas 6 жыл бұрын

I am very curious how this turns out, new,.. or different techniques being used is very interesting. Great to learn something new every day. Thank you for making your videos.

@rogers53 6 жыл бұрын

You're patience is amazing.a lot of respect for you.

@PinetreeLine 6 жыл бұрын

Okay I love all your videos Shawn but something about this one is just incredibly interesting!! Thanks so much!!

@keithmorrison2853 6 жыл бұрын

Love it ! Looks beautiful, natural and some old techniques too... that will look great as indoor floor board too.

@erick4923 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea and really impressed with your execution on everything. From America to Canada, we LOVE this channel and your insights!

@likearockcm 6 жыл бұрын

the finished product looks really great and your wife is brilliant!

@christaunnasch932 6 жыл бұрын

Simply awesome. That technique has become in England very popular too. Soooo much work, but you never minded that, Shawn. Did you??? Your wife had a great idea there!

@lucm6476 6 жыл бұрын

Hey ,that Shou ...thing is very cool , thank you for sharing that video

@lindaltsteele1313 6 жыл бұрын

I Found this very interesting ,I Think it will Last ! Looks pretty darn Amazing ,Great Job.

@sathancat 6 жыл бұрын

I really like the deeper char you got from using the traditional method, your roof looks great

@davidoyama9753 6 жыл бұрын

Wow !!! That looks so cool but it is a lot work ! But it must be very rewarding after building something that is going to last along time ! Great video - Thanks Shawn !

@larryjacobs5713 6 жыл бұрын

One thing for sure you are not afraid of work! This is amazing would love to see how it turns out

@agentbertram4769 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see someone using this technique. I have some recycled timbers that I know are at least 100 years old and they are as good as new.

@JadonGuitaristGuy 6 жыл бұрын

This is intriguing and really cool! I think the black roof makes the cabin look better also with the added contrast.

@PlantSugar 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is amazing. Love the idea of connecting the beams and putting them on fire!

@klownmittenz8715 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Very informative and the close up photography was spoton. Great job! Thanks.

@crystalizedlv 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making these videos, the times when i get notifications of your new video, i get excited, because i want to see what amazing knowledge i will get today. Keep safe. From Latvia.

@kknkenr 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job and execution, will surely use this method

@E.lectricityNorth 6 жыл бұрын

I've seen this technique used in siding as well--it looks great and performs extremely well. Your cabin is looking amazing. That thing is SOLID.

@brandonsedillo1701 6 жыл бұрын

Wow!! pretty amazing!! These videos have inspired me to do my own cabin!

@FYA808 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great!! Learned something new with process! Thanks for Sharing!!

@Jenny-ob3go 6 жыл бұрын

I am loving your channel more and more! Keep up the good work!

@robd7703 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. I enjoy all your videos. Thank you.

@S.PaulMentzer 6 жыл бұрын

I had read in a book about "Old-Timers Recipes and Techniques" that a way to make "A fence that will last longer than you will live" was to mix finely ground charcoal with Linseed oil and stain the fence with the mix.I'm assuming it works on the same principles displayed here, though I would say your technique is probably a lot faster. Very cool, thanks for the upload!

@fjdkfdfjdf33 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Look forward to seeing the floor installed.

@smallfootprint2961 6 жыл бұрын

This was popuilar in the '70s. Many sort of 'hippy houses' had furniture or a wall of chared wood. Some were very nice. I like the look, and especially the idea of using it to preserve the wood for outside use. Thanks for the lesson.

@just-dl 6 жыл бұрын

Love that technique.. looking forward to trying it myself. Cheers!

@complexcat1742 5 жыл бұрын

Another very well-made video Sir! Very interesting and informative. You manage to make all that hard work look easy and fun, while teaching an important lesson in Self Reliance..."never stop learning new things". Thank you.

@noahludford3667 6 жыл бұрын

I love that rich stained color. Will have to try that on some of my wood projects soon.

@MB-ew4by 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I will do the same thing on my cabin. Great job, you give to us a lot of ideas and all of your video's are full of positive energy. I enjoy watching every time. 👍

@ThaGr8Cornman 6 жыл бұрын

Really does look beautiful that way. Very informative-thank you

@archie7212 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shawn, another great video and very interesting also.

@Mithril170818 6 жыл бұрын

I'd never heard of this. Thanks. Very cool!

@danlmat39 5 жыл бұрын

Good illustration! Thanks 🤙

@WarrenPostma 6 жыл бұрын

Looks FANTASTIC. And looks like fun to do.

@davidb116 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video . Please keep it up and I look forward to seeing your great video of this art.

@brucemcconnell1467 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I used this same technique to make a table out of a wire spool in the '70's but at the time didn't know there was a name for the process. Worked great and was beautiful.

@brucemcconnell1467 6 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of work taking them apart and reassembling them and I'm too old for that.

@anitakania2882 6 жыл бұрын

wow first time I saw such secret method of preserving woods ..respect

@chrlmn7372 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Shawn! Again you take advance by using a very smart charring method! and which is also based in an ancient and old functional technology to increase the durability of tree material, and it is so nice to see that you take this method in use for today! Yes I hope your roof will keep well against the elements of sun, rain and winter temperatures and ice and snow for many many years!

@sunchaserw1477 6 жыл бұрын

Great teaching, benefit tremendously! Thanks so much!

@yogibeer9319 3 жыл бұрын

That was totally awesome!!!!

@stefaniebernstein2454 6 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of this before but it's so so cool. I hope I can try it out myself one day.

@andyperrine9987 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, lots of work. It looks great, very educational. Thx!

@janishani1 3 жыл бұрын

Waw!! So insightful, grateful! You basically answered all... every single one... questions I had on my mind about this magnificent japanese process / way to preserve wood, plus it turns out aesthetically pleasant. Grateful again! Best wishes, always! *

@byronblondin2588 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome thanks for all the great info!

@GettingtheTruthOut 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your work and the editing is fantastic.

@ReddogBigdaddy 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I never even knew this existed. Thanks for educating me!

@mccantsc 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and information, and the vegetable oil-soak close up was a lovely shot. Well done and good on you.

@DDan61 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one Shawn, I cannot wait to see the roof next year (and years to come). Excellent idea!

@ROADWARRIOR21 6 жыл бұрын

Great Job that Cabin looks really nice

@reyrogers2806 6 жыл бұрын

So much work - awe inspiring. I hope your cabin lasts for 100 years or more so that your great grandchildren will be able to use it and honor you for it.

@Jarastlad 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect video right on time, I'm working on a blacksmith shop project and I'd like to use Yakisugi to protect the wood I'll use with it ! Thanks a lot.