About Us
Driven by our country’s love of all things black and a preference for awesome looking buildings; we wanted to bring charred timber cladding to the masses. Simply because we believe it looks incredible.
The Japanese practice of “Shou-Sugi-Ban” is ancient, they have been charring wood to waterproof homes for centuries; but for some reason it was still incredibly expensive here. We needed to reduce the cost, but maintain the quality finish.
Combining our skills in construction, engineering and material science; we discovered new ways to burn the wood at speed and with consistency.
At last charred wood is accessible to all.
We’re based in Christchurch, happily providing a charring service to architects, developers, buiders and home owners across NZ.
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We are the only NZ based commercial wood charring operation. No more dealing with overseas suppliers or big timber operations.
Because we are NZ based, we can turn around projects with tight timelines and you won’t have to worry about delays caused by importation problems.
Charring wood is all that we do. We love it. We’re not builders trying it out. We’re not a timber company, we don’t make a cut on the timber you send us to char.
We are a family owned business, with family values and a focus on customer service. We are here to look after you and your project.
The most common use of charred wood is exterior cladding. Not only does it look incredible, charring is also maintenance free and even improves fire resistance!
Need a feature wall? Want something unique? Consider charred wood as an option. Warm aesthetic, intriguing to touch and a bold statement!
Charring is an excellent alternative to paint. It lasts longer in all weathers, its near-zero maintenance and its been tested for centuries!
You can compare charred cladding to the cost of buying pre-painted boards. Our unique charring service means it is a viable option for your project.
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At a secret location in Christchurch
021 201 5191 (North Island)
027 274 6103 (South Island)