Great topic. Excellent illustrative photos. In reference to your comment: The big problem with building with wood, continues Prof. Yoo, is that when there’s a lot of rain, the pillars that support the structure would get wet and start rotting, if not dried quickly.", have you heard of charcoal or charred wood siding? Two days ago, my husband showed me a house with this type of siding and when I asked what the advantage was, he pointed out it prevents the wood from rotting. Really, I learn something new every day. ... and of course I had to do my research, https://degmeda.eu/asia/shou-sugi-ban-south-korea/
I also read your Naver blog on colleges; your youngest aims for the best on her next phase of her life's journey as well as your second child. Best wishes to all concerned.
I had never heard of the charred wood technique. I did look it up a bit -- I guess it's a Japanese technique that's hard to emulate, supposedly. And it has to be Cedar tree. Yaki (or, shou) = to grill or burn. It's the same Chinese character they use for barbecues, or yakitori (the grilled chicken skewers). sugi = (Japanese) cedar. ban = (wooden) panel.
Wow, you actually read my Korean blog? Nice!! She's 8 for 9 so far. Damn that technology school in Boston!!
Great topic. Excellent illustrative photos. In reference to your comment: The big problem with building with wood, continues Prof. Yoo, is that when there’s a lot of rain, the pillars that support the structure would get wet and start rotting, if not dried quickly.", have you heard of charcoal or charred wood siding? Two days ago, my husband showed me a house with this type of siding and when I asked what the advantage was, he pointed out it prevents the wood from rotting. Really, I learn something new every day. ... and of course I had to do my research, https://degmeda.eu/asia/shou-sugi-ban-south-korea/
I also read your Naver blog on colleges; your youngest aims for the best on her next phase of her life's journey as well as your second child. Best wishes to all concerned.
I had never heard of the charred wood technique. I did look it up a bit -- I guess it's a Japanese technique that's hard to emulate, supposedly. And it has to be Cedar tree. Yaki (or, shou) = to grill or burn. It's the same Chinese character they use for barbecues, or yakitori (the grilled chicken skewers). sugi = (Japanese) cedar. ban = (wooden) panel.
Wow, you actually read my Korean blog? Nice!! She's 8 for 9 so far. Damn that technology school in Boston!!