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01About Gen(玄)

Charcoal on the surface is removed, and the yakisugi is coated in a water based paint. Surface weather resistance is improved, while leaving the feeling of yakisugi. Applying an additional surface coat every five to eight years is recommended. Japanese very famouse Archtect Yosifumi Nakamura develope this product Gen with us. Black color remain for long time(more than 10 years) in Japan.

*This is the same product as 'Modern Black (モダンブラック)' in Japanese.

02Size

Any shapes: Available upon request. Additional fees for cutting tools will apply.
For thicknesses of 21 mm and above, anti-warping back grooves are available upon request.

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04Aging Over Time

The coating used for Gen is a water-based acrylic resin paint.
Unlike penetrating oil stains, this paint forms a protective film on the surface of the wood, which helps maintain its color for a relatively long period of time.
However, areas such as knots or locations where the coating has worn away due to friction may expose the wood to ultraviolet light and rain, causing it to gradually discolor and turn lighter.
If this becomes a concern, we recommend touching up these areas using the designated paint.
Although the black color will gradually fade over a long period, depending on conditions, we recommend recoating after approximately 5 to 10 years.

Note : Photos are examples only. Weathering may vary depending on conditions.
Note : The photos show the aging of Gen with a custom thickness.

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