Ignite by Thermory captures the bold traditional look of shou sugi ban with the added performance of thermal modification. Created through a completely flame-free process, each board is embossed, brushed, and tinted to deliver a realistic charred wood appearance with superior stability, durability, and long-lasting visual appeal.
Hundreds of years ago, Japanese woodworkers extended the life of wood by charring the surface with fire, creating the traditional shou sugi ban look. Ignite offers that same dramatic blackened aesthetic without burning the wood. Instead, Thermory uses expert thermal modification, embossing, brushing, and tinting to create a bold dragon-scale texture with no messy residue and no carbonized surface.
Key Features
Authentic Charred Wood Look
Designed to mimic traditional shou sugi ban with realistic texture and rich black color.
Completely Flame-Free
Created without fire, propane torches, or carbonized residue — only expert wood processing.
Dragon-Scale Texture
Embossed and brushed surface creates a dramatic, tactile pattern nearly identical to charred wood.
Thermory Performance
Thermally modified using only heat and steam for exceptional rot resistance and dimensional stability.
Longer-Lasting Appearance
Unlike traditional yakisugi, Ignite’s pattern is permanent and the surface color lasts longer with proper maintenance.
25+ Year Rot Resistance
Engineered for durable exterior performance and long-term architectural appeal.
Product Specifications
Product Line
Ignite Cladding
Profile
1×6 Grooved C20 (JEM)
Net Size
0.79" × 5.5"
Species
Spruce
Texture
Embossed, Brushed & Tinted Dragon-Scale Pattern
Installation
FG Screws
Use
Exterior & Interior Cladding
Rot Resistance
25+ Years
Maintenance Guidance
Ignite 5
Recommended maintenance interval: every 5 years using water-based semi-translucent black paint, or when the finish becomes worn or uneven.
Ignite 7
Recommended maintenance interval: every 7 years using water-based opaque full-coating RAL 9005 paint, or when the finish becomes worn or uneven.
Sauna Ignite
The Sauna Ignite product line is created especially for sauna applications. Made from natural alder, the profile features an embossed dragon-scale pattern and is finished with black sauna wax. Sauna Ignite allows you to personalize sauna interiors with a bold decorative look while saving on finishing costs.
Product Resources
📄 Installation Guide
📐 Technical Specifications
🛠 FG Screws Information
🎨 Maintenance Guide
A Bold Charred Look with Thermory Stability
Ignite delivers the dramatic beauty of shou sugi ban with a cleaner, flame-free process and the proven durability of Thermory’s thermal modification technology.
