<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Northwest Shou Sugi Ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northwest Shou Sugi Ban specializes in delivering sustainably harvested, locally sourced charred cedar siding.]]></description><link>https://www.northwestssb.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:19:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.northwestssb.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Regional Authenticity ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using Locally Sourced Cedar Shou Sugi Ban in the Northwest Traditional house in Japan with aged Shou Sugi Ban siding (Yakisugi) The choice of materials in architecture shapes more than just the physical structure. It connects a building to its environment, culture, and history. In the Pacific Northwest, Western Red Cedar (WRC) carries deep significance that goes beyond its physical properties. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have called it the “Tree of Life,” using it for shelter,...]]></description><link>https://www.northwestssb.com/post/embracing-regional-authenticity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692612999d4a2f7c5b29b23d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:56:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1746dc_bfe4a72b81bb43ec99192069cc140ad2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_672,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steve Keyser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it Yakisugi or Shou Sugi Ban?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I took a call from a self-professed “Nerd” today. Their question was simple, but it stopped me in my tracks:  “Why are you still calling it * Shou Sugi Ban* ? You know it’s actually called * Yakisugi* , right?” That one question turned into a great conversation—one that gave me pause. Charred wood planks showcasing the Yakisugi technique Sure, I already knew that Yakisugi  is the traditional Japanese term for the process we use: an age-old technique that preserves wood by charring its...]]></description><link>https://www.northwestssb.com/post/is-it-yakisugi-or-shou-sugi-ban</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ffcc51b474876f7397b7d2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:35:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1746dc_bb711ebdab664d3e8d0bac096569bbc9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NW Shou Sugi Ban</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Durability of Shou Sugi Ban Siding for Modern Homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addressing the Durability of Shou Sugi Ban One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive about Shou Sugi Ban is its durability. Homeowners and builders alike are eager to understand how this ancient technique stands up to the test of time, especially in the face of modern weather conditions and environmental challenges. The allure of a beautiful, long-lasting exterior is undeniable, and Shou Sugi Ban promises to deliver on both aesthetics and resilience. Shou Sugi Ban, a...]]></description><link>https://www.northwestssb.com/post/exploring-the-durability-of-shou-sugi-ban-siding-for-modern-homes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f95206e79ed28f88850a68</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:04:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1746dc_c1605c665d5143a98f9d9ea1ad9bb302~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>NW Shou Sugi Ban</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>