I don t think the rot has penetrated more than 1 2 into the 1 5 actual thickness.
Technique of burning siding.
Can i use this burning technique on the rotted area if a managed to dig at least some of it out.
Shou sugi ban is an old japanese method of preserving wood by burning it.
The technique simultaneously makes the wood beautiful mold resistant pest resistant and ironically fire resistant.
And canada for its decorative appeal.
Shou sugi ban is the term commonly used in the west for yakisugi an ancient japanese technique for preserving wood with fire.
The process involves charring the wood surface with exposed flame from a propane torch then cooling it cleaning it with a wire brush rinsing and then applying a finish coat.
One might say that this hip yet traditional method is catching fire.
I don t have the means to get more wood to replace it.
This wood burning technique is now growing in popularity among homeowners in the u s.