The charred cedar cladding on the Milo House, in Cornwall, Vermont, has been brushed once after its flame treatment, a step that softens the soot layer and exposes the grain still visible beneath the char.

Elizabeth Herrmann Clads a Cornwall Home in Gendai Yakisugi
Photography by Ryan Bent.
Modern two-story house with dark wood siding and metal roof, surrounded by trees and greenery, with a gravel driveway in front
Modern kitchen and dining area with wood floors, large windows, black countertops, pendant lighting, and forest view outside
Modern living room with large windows, wall-mounted TV, green sofa, round white chair, potted plants, and light wood ceiling. Natural light fills the space
Modern living room with large windows, white walls, a round white chair, green plant, and spherical ceiling light, overlooking a green forest
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, black marble countertops, three pendant lights, a fruit bowl, and three brown bar stools near large glass doors overlooking greenery
Minimalist bedroom with large window overlooking trees, sloped ceiling, bed with neutral bedding, green rug, wooden coat rack, tall mirror, and chair
Elizabeth Herrmann Clads a Cornwall Home in Gendai Yakisugi
Elizabeth Herrmann Clads a Cornwall Home in Gendai Yakisugi
Elizabeth Herrmann Clads a Cornwall Home in Gendai Yakisugi
Elizabeth Herrmann Clads a Cornwall Home in Gendai Yakisugi