Canadian made. Builder trusted.
Contemporary home featuring dark charred wood cladding

Ibuki Charred Wood

Premium charred wood, refined by tradition.

SwiftSure Milling & Mouldings specializes in premium wood products, and the Ibuki Line brings that same focus to charred architectural cladding.

Handcrafted from select STK Western Red Cedar, the material is chosen for tight grain and sound knots so the wood's natural character remains visible through the Shou Sugi Ban process. The result is a bold, textured surface that emphasizes depth, warmth and the distinctive beauty of Western Red Cedar.

Modern residence with refined Ibuki wood cladding
Dark charred wood cladding on a forest residence

The process

Charring and wire brushing, taken one step further.

The Ibuki process is influenced by traditional Shou Sugi Ban methods, pairing controlled surface charring with wire brushing to reveal more of the wood's natural grain and tactile character.

Careful brushing after charring creates a distinctive architectural finish while supporting the longevity of the wood's natural properties. The visual effect is bold but refined: deep grain, controlled variation and a surface that feels crafted rather than manufactured.

Why Ibuki

Canadian made. Builder trusted.

A charred wood program designed around customization, craftsmanship and local production in British Columbia.

Customization

Tailored moulding and finishing options for unique project requirements.

Quality

High-end craftsmanship paired with practical production planning for architectural builds.

Local

Proudly based in British Columbia, serving the local community and projects beyond.

Finish palette

Explore the Ibuki finish direction.

A curated palette of charred and brushed finishes, each designed to highlight the grain, texture and natural variation of the wood.

Tsuchi Ibuki finish

Tsuchi

Enko Ibuki finish

Enkō

Ginko Sugi Ibuki finish

Ginkō Sugi

Kurotsuki Ibuki finish

Kurotsuki

Shinko Ibuki finish

Shinkō

Akako Ibuki finish

Akakō

Akane Sugi Ibuki finish

Akane Sugi

Arashi Ibuki finish

Arashi

Kumo Ibuki finish

Kumo

Sakura Ibuki finish

Sakura

Yoru Ibuki finish

Yoru

Hinoki Ibuki finish

Hinoki

High-performance modified wood

Accoya Ibuki Line

Crafted from Accoya® wood, renowned for exceptional dimensional stability, durability and low-maintenance performance. Accoya is engineered to resist swelling, shrinking and distortion far better than conventional wood, helping exterior cladding and coatings stay beautiful for years to come.

Ashen Veil Accoya Ibuki finish

Ashen Veil

Cinder Drift Accoya Ibuki finish

Cinder Drift

Ember Tide Accoya Ibuki finish

Ember Tide

Kurotide Accoya Ibuki finish

Kurotide

Obsidian Accoya Ibuki finish

Obsidian

Shadow Reef Accoya Ibuki finish

Shadow Reef

Sumikage Accoya Ibuki finish

Sumikage

Yorugrain Accoya Ibuki finish

Yorugrain

Profile options

Available profiles.

T&G Ibuki profile
T&G Profile

T&G

T&G V-Groove Ibuki profile
T&G Profile

T&G V-Groove

Fine Line Ibuki profile
T&G Profile

Fine Line

Pacific Northwest influence

Built to sit naturally in modern architecture.

The Ibuki palette takes its cue from the forests, stone, weathered surfaces and deep natural tones of the Pacific Northwest.

Dark wood residence in a Pacific Northwest garden setting

Ibuki Charred Wood

Bring the finish into your project.

Send us your elevations, profile direction, quantities and finish goals. We can help coordinate material, machining and the Ibuki finish program.