Shou Sugi Ban
Shou Sugi Ban is the traditional art of charring cedar. It's an ancient siding technique that preserves wood by charring, cooling, cleaning and rubbing with natural oil. Funny enough, it also makes it fire resistant.
Learn more about it HERE
If you're feeling especially crafty, you could DIY it. Or get some at these places:
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