{"product_id":"shou-sugi-ban-timber-cladding","title":"Shou Sugi Ban","description":"\u003cp\u003eShou Sugi Ban charred timber cladding: boards charred by the traditional Japanese method for a deep black, textured finish, in 70 mm and 120 mm widths, in Callitris or Australian hardwood, including a BAL-29 rated hardwood option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 mm and 120 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Callitris (native cypress), Australian hardwood, or BAL-29 rated Australian hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushfire:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the BAL-29 hardwood option for bushfire-prone sites, and tell us the BAL rating on your report before you order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e the charring brings up the grain and gives a black to charcoal surface; tones vary with species and board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it suits:\u003c\/strong\u003e facades, feature walls, fences and screens, inside or out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e pre-drill, and use stainless steel fixings within 1 km of the coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt Greenhill:\u003c\/strong\u003e stocked at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/external-cladding\"\u003etimber cladding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShou Sugi Ban charred timber cladding in Melbourne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShou Sugi Ban, or yakisugi, is timber cladding with a face charred by the traditional Japanese method. The burn brings up the grain, hardens the surface and leaves a black to charcoal finish that needs no paint or stain. Greenhill Timbers stocks it in 70 mm and 120 mm boards at our yard at 170 Settlement Road, Thomastown, with pickup or delivery across Melbourne and regional Victoria. It is used on facades, garden walls, fences, feature walls and fireplace surrounds, outside and in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizes and prices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices as at 19 October 2026, per square metre of wall, including GST. Boards come in random lengths; tell us the wall area and we will make up the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoard width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice per m²\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCallitris (native cypress)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$237.57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCallitris (native cypress)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$214.28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$293.57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$258.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBAL-29 Australian hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$273.86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBAL-29 Australian hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$274.33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ein stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom $214.28 to $293.57 per m² depending on species and width. The 70 mm board gives a finer, more linear wall with more shadow lines; the 120 mm board covers faster and reads as broader planks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallitris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a native Australian cypress: naturally termite resistant, lighter to handle and the lower-priced option. \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is denser and holds the charred surface longer under weather, so on a north or west facade it earns its price. The \u003cstrong\u003eBAL-29 Australian hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e option is the one to specify on a bushfire-prone site; it is the only one of the three we sell as rated. Charring alone does not give a board a bushfire rating, so tell us the BAL on your report before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the charring works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach board is burnt on the face until a layer of carbon forms, then brushed and, depending on the finish, oiled. The carbon layer is what resists weather and insects; the depth of the burn sets the texture, from a crackled, alligator-skin surface to a smooth brushed black. Tones vary from board to board and between species, so order the whole wall from one batch and let us know if you want a sample first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFixing and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix over a breathable wall wrap and a ventilated cavity batten so the wall can drain and dry. Pre-drill, keep fixings 12 mm from the ends, and use stainless steel within 1 km of the coast. A charred face can mark hands and clothing until it has been sealed, so coat the boards with a clear penetrating oil before or soon after fixing. Left bare, the char weathers slowly to a softer grey-black; an oil every couple of years keeps it deep black. Store the boards flat and dry on site, and handle them by the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure each wall in square metres, subtract the openings, and add about 10% for cuts. Call (03) 9465 9875 with the wall sizes, the species and the BAL rating if you have one, and we will quote boards, cavity battens, oil and delivery. Trade accounts are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions we get asked about Shou Sugi Ban\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Shou Sugi Ban fire resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe charred layer resists surface ignition better than bare timber, but that is not the same as a bushfire rating. Only our BAL-29 Australian hardwood option is sold as rated; use it, with the cavity and flashing details your assessor specifies, on a BAL site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the black rub off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUntil the board is oiled, yes, a little. Oiling binds the carbon; after that it behaves like any oiled hardwood cladding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last outside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe charred face slows weathering and insect attack, and the hardwood options are durable species in their own right. Expect the same life as a quality hardwood cladding, with the colour softening to grey-black over the years unless it is re-oiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Feature walls, ceilings and fireplace surrounds are common; oil the boards first so the char does not mark hands or furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used for a fence or gate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on a frame of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/treated-pine\"\u003eH3 treated pine\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/timber-posts\"\u003eH4 posts\u003c\/a\u003e. Face-fix with stainless screws and oil both sides of the boards before you hang them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrice is per square metre of finished wall, so a 3 m by 2.4 m wall is 7.2 m², plus about 10% for cuts. We work out the board count from your wall sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about the colour of the cut ends?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut ends show raw timber. Char them lightly with a torch, or brush them with a black exterior stain, then oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/structural-ventilated-cavity-battens-70x35x3600\"\u003eVentilated cavity battens\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cutek-oil-extreme-cd50\"\u003eCUTEK CD50\u003c\/a\u003e oil and stainless screws from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cladding-accessories\"\u003ecladding accessories\u003c\/a\u003e. Compare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blackbutt-timber-cladding\"\u003eBlackbutt\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iron-bark-timber-cladding\"\u003egrey ironbark\u003c\/a\u003e cladding, the pre-finished \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composite-cladding\"\u003ecomposite cladding\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, or see the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/external-cladding\"\u003eexternal cladding\u003c\/a\u003e range. For a charred look inside, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/internal-wall-cladding\"\u003einternal wall cladding\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/timber-battens\"\u003etimber battens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenhill Timbers","offers":[{"title":"120mm \/ BAL-29 Australian Hardwood","offer_id":68912083501090,"sku":"GHT-5118","price":274.33,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mm \/ Australian Hardwood","offer_id":68912083533858,"sku":"GHT-5117","price":258.75,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120mm \/ Callitris","offer_id":68912083566626,"sku":"GHT-5116","price":214.28,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70mm \/ BAL-29 Australian Hardwood","offer_id":68912083599394,"sku":"GHT-5115","price":273.86,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70mm \/ Australian Hardwood","offer_id":68912083632162,"sku":"GHT-5114","price":293.57,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70mm \/ Callitris","offer_id":68912083664930,"sku":"GHT-5113","price":237.57,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3981\/5970\/files\/shou-sugi-ban-new.jpg?v=1792365487","url":"https:\/\/greenhilltimbers.com.au\/products\/shou-sugi-ban-timber-cladding","provider":"Greenhill Timbers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}