Charred wood is more bug pest resistant than normal wood.
Burnt wood siding on pressure treated wood.
It may look the same as traditional wood giving you a false of sense of security but pressure treated wood is not safe to burn.
Traditionalist utilize only cryptomeria japonica or japanese cedar because it can take the heat for a deep burn resulting in pest rot and fire resistant as well as becoming a natural water repellent and sun shield.
Why pressure treated wood is not safe to burn.
Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood.
The appeal of a burnt wood finish the hottest trend in design which is also an ancient japanese technique offers surprising benefits for siding furniture and more.
Termites and other pests hate the layer of char and it deters them from trying to eat into or make their homes in your siding or fencing.
Using charred wood siding will reduce or eliminate these long term maintenance and replacement costs.