We’re On a Mission to make your building look spectacular

We specialize in shou sugi ban, the ancient Japanese technique of charred timber cladding. Our process, rooted in the yakisugi or shou sugi tradition, enhances the durability of the wood, making it suitable for the harshest weather conditions.

Shou Sugi Ban is a maintenance optional finish
NZ's only charring service with weathergroove protection
we are locally owned and operated

Experience the beauty and durability of Japanese Shou sugi ban charring with our expertly crafted solutions.

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Projects

City Home of the Year 2024

The beginning point for this project was to design a sculptural artwork that the owners could …

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Methven

This Methven home was published in the Abode magazine showcasing our Charred Siberian Larch….

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Commercial

This huge 3,100 square meter industrial warehouse called “Jamie Kay” is spectacular! The Engineered structural steel...

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Memorial Ave, Christchurch

This stunning build in Christchurch uses charred Accoya. Charred Accoya gives a gorgeous alligator skin look…

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★★★★★

“Great service and very compatible price plus on time delivery, l would buy other products again, it was an excellent experience dealing with the team at Chartek. The product is a real head turner, the team really do care about the product and the end result.”

Guy Phillips
★★★★★
“Murry and his team at Chartek were fantastic to work with on our house. We utilized charred timber extensively inside and outside. Nothing was a problem for Chartek as we experimented with charred internally joinery, internal doors and external cladding profiles. They were a real pleasure to work with and provided an excellent service and product.”

Nic Owen
★★★★★

We have clad our entire home in thermally modified ash. We absolutely love the product and how it looks. It has depth and character and looks stunning. Every person who has worked on our home and visited has all commented on the cladding. Murray and his team are so easy to work with and have always responded to my enquiries quickly. I highly recommend the product and the company.

Melissa and Anton Egan Southland.
★★★★★
Always fantastic to work with Chartek.

Kaspar Bennett