Meetinghouse Lane – Amagansett, NY

DETAILS

Exterior Cladding:

Custom shou sugi ban charred cypress
#2 Common Grade, burnt & sealed on face and back
13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 6′-16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Interior Cladding:

Custom shou sugi ban charred cypress
#2 Common Grade, burnt and sealed face only
13/16″ thick X 5-1/8″ wide X 6′ – 16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Ceiling Cladding:

Custom North American White Oak
Character grade, prefinished with matte polyurethane, voids filled
Solid 3/4″ thick X 5″ wide X 2′-10′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove, endmatched, square edge

Flooring:

GOVERNOR european white oak
Character grade, Prefinished with hardwax oil, voids filled
Endmatched, Microbeveled Edges and Ends
Engineered: 5/8″ thick (4 mm wear layer) X 7″ wide X 2-10′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Featured in Dwell’s Podcast RM-3 Episode Two: Logs

The “lanes” in Amagansett, New York, are a set of walkable streets perpendicular to Main Street, dotted with a diverse range of houses and styles, that are walking distance to the ocean.

One of MB Architecture’s challenges was creating a home that would accommodate the owners wish for a maintenance-free house with longevity, inside and outside. This led to building shapes and materials that would be hardy, devoid of delicate detailing, and requiring no re-finishing over time. All exterior materials, from reSAWN’s custom shou sugi ban charred cypress, to raw concrete walls, to the zinc roof were chosen for their ability to weather and patina naturally over time. On the exterior of the house, the concrete gives way to a the shou sugi ban charred cypress, starting a play between these two materials that extends throughout the house — contrasting spaces of recluse (wood) with foundational anchoring walls (concrete).

MB Architecture chose to carry reSAWN’s custom shou sugi ban charred cypress throughout the interior of the home. They also incorporated reSAWN’s GOVERNOR European white oak flooring and custom North American white oak ceiling cladding.

reSAWN’s shou sugi ban charred cypress is carefully charred, misted with water, cooled, brushed and then stained/sealed.  The top coat sealer is applied prior to shipping (for exterior applications, we recommend sealing the back side as well as the face).  The burning process accentuates the wood grain and creates varying colors when viewed from different angles and in different light.

reSAWN’s shou sugi ban charred cypress products are made with cypress sourced from the Southern United States and can be used for interior wall cladding, ceiling cladding and exterior siding.  With its legendary beauty and natural durability, cypress has long been a staple as an exterior wood siding product.  Because cypress generates its own preservative oil, called cypressene, it’s an ideal wood for locations with constant heat, humidity, and torrential rains.

Our charring & sealing process makes for beautifully designed exterior wood siding.  Like any exterior wood siding prefinished or finished in place, these materials will weather naturally over time and will require maintenance.  For interior applications, expect little to no change.

reSAWN’s CHARRED offering features cypress, western red cedar, Accoya, Kebony, black walnut, red oak, white oak and reclaimed hemlock that is burnt in the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban.  Our award-winning CHARRED products pay homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “shou-sugi-ban” aka “yakisugi” without being literal.  Historically very specific in their definition, “shou-sugi-ban” and “yakisugi” have become common nomenclature for modern charred wood designs in general.  All of reSAWN’s CHARRED products are made in the USA, in our facility in Telford, PA.

GOVERNOR features wide plank European White Oak flooring and wall cladding prefinished with hardwax oil.

reSAWN’s European White Oak is prefinished and available in engineered construction. The engineered material comes standard at 5/8” thick with a substantial 4 mm wear layer, or 3/4” thick with a full 6 mm wear layer for a truly superior product. The 7” face width showcases the full character and grain pattern that European White Oak has to offer.

reSAWN’s North American White Oak products feature wide plank wood flooring, wall cladding, and millwork/stairs that are CHARRED or prefinished and available in solid & engineered construction.  The North American White Oak products are made using domestic woods such as Rift & Quarter Sawn White Oak.  These designs emphasize the natural color & beauty of these woods.

Residence – Asheville, NC

DETAILS

Carlton – Edwards

Exterior Siding:
IRUKA – shou sugi ban charred cypress
SELECT GRADE – burnt and sealed on all 4 sides
+/- 13/16″ thick X +/- 5-1/8″ wide X 6-16′ random lengths
Tongue & Groove

Asheville is that type of unique, special place that lingers sweetly in your mind and memories for years to come. The city’s rich architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the edgy energy that emanates from the locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. With great attention to detail and sound environmental principles Carlton-Edwards specified reSAWN’s IRUKA shou sugi ban exterior siding at this newly built residence.

reSAWN’s CHARRED offering features cypress, western red cedar, Accoya, Kebony, black walnut, red oak, white oak and reclaimed hemlock that is burnt in the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban.  Our award-winning CHARRED products pay homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “shou-sugi-ban” aka “yakisugi” without being literal.  Historically very specific in their definition, “shousugi-ban” and “yakisugi” have become common nomenclature for modern charred wood designs in general.  Shou sugi ban exterior siding is intended to weather beautifully in place, and maintain its performance standards. All of reSAWN’s CHARRED products are made in the USA, in their facility in Telford, PA.

Carlton-Edwards is an assemblage of talented professionals of complementary skills and great ambition. Their approach is based firmly on our intrinsic nature to listen and observe. From this foundation they pursue inspiring and purposeful works of architecture through the refinement of ideas which respond to the specific factors of each endeavor. They undertake each project with passion and rigor in delivering graceful solutions that merge functionality and aesthetic beauty.

Fire Island Residence – Fire Island, NY

DETAILS

Exterior Cladding:

UNAGI shou sugi ban charred Accoya
Select Grade, burnt face only, sealed face and back
3/4″ thick X 5-1/2″ wide X 8′-16′ random lengths
Tongue and Groove

TAKEI shou sugi ban charred Accoya
Burnt and brushed on face only, sealed on back
3/4″ thick X 5-1/2″ wide X 8′-16′ random lengths
Tongue and Groove

LONGPORT black walnut
Plain sawn, character grade, prefinished with matte polyurethane, voids filled
Engineered, endmatched, microbeveled edges and ends
5/8″ thick (4mm wear layer) X 5″ wide X 7’6″ to 8’6″ long lengths
Tongue and Groove

A 4-bedroom seasonal home, located in Seaview, Fire Island, is placed on the site to take advantage of the sun, wind and views of both ocean and bay. The square site required a precise arrangement of the house and pool, that allowed the house to wrap the deck and pool, forming a barrier from the public walk. The “L” shape of the house creates a private enclave of exterior space to celebrate the cherished indoor|outdoor experience of Fire Island. A modest roof deck allows for unobstructed sunset and sunrise views.

Clad primarily in reSAWN’s UNAGI and TAKEI shou sugi ban charred Accoya, cuts, voids and punches are composed with windows, recesses and overhangs for seemingly unorganized facades.

The first floor of the house incorporates reSAWN’s LONGPORT black walnut as ceiling cladding, and then includes LONGPORT as flooring and wall cladding on the second floor.

LONGPORT features wide plank plain sawn select or character grade American Black WALNUT prefinished with a matte polyurethane for flooring or wall cladding.  The wide face width showcases the full character and grain pattern that black walnut has to offer.

American Black Walnut is a heavy, strong wood defined by its rich deep browns and beautiful figure.  The grain pattern of black walnut is mostly straight and open, but some boards have burled or curly grain.

UNAGI and TAKEI feature CHARRED Accoya® wood burnt in the Japanese style of shou sugi ban.  Accoya® wood is the result of decades of research and development that has brought together a long-established, extensively proven wood modification technique and leading-edge patented technology – acetylation to create a high performance wood, ideal for outdoor use and challenging applications.

By significantly enhancing the durability and dimensional stability of fast-growing and abundantly available certified wood species, Accoya® wood provides compelling environmental advantages over slow-growing hardwoods (which are often unsustainably sourced), woods treated with toxic preservative chemicals, and non-renewable carbon-intensive materials such as plastics, steel and concrete.

• The Accoya® wood patented modification process adds nothing to the wood that does not already naturally occur in it
• Class 1 durability – facilitating a longer lifespan, improved carbon sequestration potential and lower lifetime material consumption versus other materials
• Outstanding dimensional stability, resulting in lower maintenance frequency and therefore less coating over the lifetime of the product
• Superior thermal insulation, providing energy conservation advantages when used for applications such as windows and doors
• All Accoya® wood is produced from well managed sustainable sources including FSC® and other regionally certified woods
• Low carbon footprint: Accoya® wood is an environmentally compatible substitute for carbon intensive materials
• Environmentally compatible: 100% recyclable and reusable, naturally renewable
• Rapidly renewable materials: use of abundantly available and fast-growing source species

Accoya® wood has been tested over prolonged periods in all types of weathering conditions – above ground, below ground and even in water – and has been proven to withstand even the toughest of external environments. Not only is its durability proven, but it has also been shown to retain its appearance, requiring much less frequent maintenance than other wood species. This gives added reassurance to the manufacturers, architects, specifiers, builders and property owners who have chosen Accoya® wood for a diverse range of projects. Accoya® wood is also being tested for additional uses by leading independent institutes worldwide.

EXPECT BEAUTIFUL WEATHERED WOOD
Our charring & sealing process makes for beautifully designed exterior wood siding.  Like any exterior wood siding prefinished or finished in place, these materials will weather naturally over time and will require maintenance.  

reSAWN’s CHARRED offering features cypress, western red cedar, Accoya, Kebony, black walnut, red oak, white oak and reclaimed hemlock that is burnt in the Japanese tradition of shou sugi ban.  Our award-winning CHARRED products pay homage to the traditional Japanese technique of “shou-sugi-ban” aka “yakisugi” without being literal.  Historically very specific in their definition, “shou-sugi-ban” and “yakisugi” have become common nomenclature for modern charred wood designs in general.  All of reSAWN’s CHARRED products are made in the USA, in our facility in Telford, PA.