Kurowood® exterior and interior cladding
Inspired by the traditional Japanese timber charring technique of yakisugi, Kurowood provides the intricate aesthetic of charring but with less maintenance and no mess.
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At a Glance
Species
Scots Pine
Origin
Northern Scandinavia
Appearance
'Charred' or 'Barred' effect
Appearance
Supplied in a matt black embossed finish in your choice of a traditional ‘charred’ or modern ‘barred’ finish. Displays prominent figuring and an abundance of structurally sound live and splay knots. These as well as the occasional dead knot, add to the characterful appearance of this durable timber.
Grade
Follows our stringent in-house grading process, with every board graded by hand
Grade
Kurowood® is the heartwood of Scandinavian Scots Pine, thermally modified to create a dimensionally stable timber free from resin. Re-graded in-house to our own exacting standards, meaning less sorting, less wastage and less time lost on site.
Modified timber
Yes
Modified timber
Scots Pine is modified using only heat and steam.
Durability
Exceptional durability
Durability
Exceptional durability (Class 2 – 3 BS EN 350-2).
Stability
Very stable
Stability
Thermal treatment results in substantially reduced swelling and shrinking of the timber, reducing dimensional movement by up to 50% making Kurowood® a very stable timber.
Coatings
Factory coated in a matt black water-based oil
Coatings
We emboss and coat the cladding boards matt black to achieve the yakisugi effect.
Surface finishes
Kurowood® is supplied in a matt black embossed finish in your choice of a traditional Charred or modern Barred effect finish.
Sustainability
Sustainably sourced from well managed forests. EPD available.
Weathering
We’ve carried out extensive testing in a UK climate to ensure the best coating performance, while maintaining the look of charred timber.
Density
Low – classified by BS EN 350-2 as approximately 420 Kg/m³ at a moisture content of approximately 6-8%.
See how Kurowood® compares with other species.
We emboss and factory coat the cladding boards matt black to achieve the yakisugi effect, and unlike real charred timber, Kurowood doesn’t chip or fade over time. We offer two finishes: a traditional ‘charred’ finish or a more modern ‘barred’ finish.
Our Kurowood range is made from thermally modified Scots pine, which we source from PEFC-certified forests and regrade in-house to our exacting standards. The result is cladding boards that are dimensionally stable and free from resin.
Kurowood exterior cladding
We have a range of profile options for outdoor use, including vertical and horizontal open rainscreen and tongue-and-groove.
Kurowood interior cladding
For indoor use, we supply Kurowood in a tongue-and-groove profile that’s 92 mm or 117 mm wide, and 20 mm thick.
Finishes
Barred effect
Matt black coated boards are hot embossed with a ‘Barred’ effect to mimic the aesthetics of blade sawn timber.
Charred effect
Coated boards are hot embossed with a ‘Charred’ effect to mimic the aesthetics of authentic charred timber.
Next steps
Downloads
Download Environmental Product Declarations and species factsheet.
Kurowood® Downloads
Architects & Specifiers
We offer a range of services to help with specifying our products.
Get a quote
Get in touch with our sales team to discuss your project.
Profile options
We have a range of profile options for outdoor use, including vertical and horizontal open rainscreen and tongue-and-groove.
For indoor use, we supply Kurowood in a tongue-and-groove profile that’s 92 mm or 117 mm wide, and 20 mm thick.
Kurowood can be produced in the following profiles.
Open rainscreen
Two rounded arises
Standard widths: 92mm / 117mm
Standard thickness: 20mm
RW014
RW014
Standard widths: 66mm / 140mm
Standard thickness: 25mm
Open rainscreen
Planed all round
Standard widths: 92mm / 117mm
Standard thickness: 20mm
RW006
Tongue and groove
Standard widths: 92mm / 117mm
Standard thickness: 20mm
Suitable for interior cladding
Recommended fixing systems
How timber is fixed is fundamental to its long-term performance, influencing both its appearance and durability. Each Russwood species, profile and layout combination has a recommended fixing system, with detailed drawings available to help ensure the timber performs and looks its best for years to come. These are the recommended fixings for use with Kurowood.
L-GoFix® A2 stainless steel screws
Face fix
Cladding screw for effective fixing and neat detailing
Russwood Battening System
Substructure
Non-toxic, engineer-assessed, method of fixing timber cladding. Circular economy ready.
KompeFix®
Face fix
Compensation strip designed to prevent direct contact between timber elements.
FassadenClip®
Secret fix
An innovative secret-fix solution for open rainscreen cladding
Questions?
With so many timber species, dimensions, profiles, coatings and fixing options to choose from, the possibilities are almost endless – which is exactly why pricing isn’t one-size-fits-all. To give you an accurate price, we first need to know more about your project.
Get in touch with our sales team for up-to-date pricing tailored to your specification. We’ll talk through your requirements and guide you to the best solution for your project and budget. To compare our cladding ranges, explore indicative price bands (£–££££) using our Compare Cladding Tool.
Yes, Russwood’s dedicated Specification Team can assist architects with selecting the best timber cladding species, coatings and fixings for their projects, ensuring both the performance and aesthetic requirements are met. We can also assist with writing the H21 (external timber cladding) National Building Specification (NBS). Find out more about the services we offer to architects.
To receive a quotation or to place an order, get in touch with our sales specialists who will be happy to assist.
Physical samples can be ordered by contacting our sales specialists who can assist with selecting the most suitable cladding for your project and send out appropriate samples.
Our handy Cladding Comparison table allows you to compare species information and timber properties at a glance.
We offer UK wide delivery on all of our products. Please contact our sales specialists for a quote.
Expert View
Kurowood® delivers the striking look of charred timber without the mess of maintenance of fire charring. Cleaner, more consistent, easier to instal and easy to maintain. It offers lasting performance while achieving a beautiful charred or contemporary barred finish.
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