Shou sugi ban, or yakisugi, is a traditional Japanese technique in which timber is charred to help preserve exterior siding. Thought to date to the Edo period (1603–1868), the process creates a carbonised layer over the timber that can improve its resistance to moisture, insects and weathering.
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Having a new homeground in central Singapore will be a boost to both the club and the rugby scene here, said Mr Rakison, noting that…