footprint of the original house , with its ridgeline sitting at a lower level , enveloped in 1500m of wire brushed Kebony Cladding by Shou Sugi Ban .
Developed in Norway , the patent protected Kebony technology sees sustainable softwoods , such as pine , transformed into dually modified ™ products with comparable aesthetic and mechanical characteristics to tropical hardwoods . In addition to the increased dimensional stability , durability , and hardness of the wood , the use of Kebony Shou Sugi Ban diverts the need for deforestation of the planet ’ s vital rainforest sinks , helping to reduce CO 2 emissions and the carbon footprint of the Furzebrook home .
Developed in Norway , the patent protected Kebony technology sees sustainable softwoods , such as pine , transformed into dually modified ™ products with comparable aesthetic and mechanical characteristics to tropical hardwoods
Kebony wood also has a significantly increased resistance to the elements , allowing it to maintain its structural integrity and distinctive appearance for many years to come , making it the ideal material for the exterior of the new extension .
The remaining materials have been sourced from the surrounding area , with varying different colours and textures of Purbeck stone from local quarries creating a traditional and yet visually engaging façade . The combination of this local stone with the black coated Kebony timber , used to clad the entirety of the first-floor exterior , as well as the roof of the main extension , and the walls and roof of the garage , gives the building an enhanced grain finish that sits comfortably in the local landscape , while complementing and enhancing the original Victorian cottage at the heart of the property .
Owner of the property , Lewis Donoghue , and Director at Lewel Construction commented on the decision to use Kebony : “ We wanted to build something that was unique while still using traditional materials that didn ’ t look out of place , and we loved the way that Kebony looked and felt . As we clad the roof of the house it was really important the timber could last and remain stable also to maintain the
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