May 1, 2021: Trying Shou Sugi Ban on Roof and Bottom Board

We’re trying out a new technique for our roofs and bottom boards. It’s called Shou Sugi Ban. We burn the wood to help preserve. We also use tung oil on them when finished. The last pic show a contrast between our normal hive and the shou sugi ban hive. Special thanks to Hanna for the idea. Let us know what you think.