In Japan, some houses are built using wooden boards that look black, but it is not paint—it’s because the wood has been deliberately charred. This traditional method, known as Yakisugi, uses cedar boards. Builders first join three planks into a triangular column, place kindling at the bottom, and ignite it. The boards are kept upright like a chimney so the rising heat evenly burns the surface. Once charred, they are separated and cooled quickly with water to prevent warping. The outer carbon is
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In Japan, some houses are built using wooden boards that look black, but it is not paint—it’s because the wood has been deliberately charred. This traditional method, known as
Synopsis of Life. Synopsis of Life · Original audio. In Japan, some houses are built using wooden boards that look black, but it is not paint—it’s because the wood has been deliberately charred. This traditional method, known as Yakisugi, uses cedar boards. Builders first join three planks into a triangular column, place kindling at the ...
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