Two Sidings, One Wall: Yaki Sugi Meets Fibre Cement | Porch Build Ep. 7

In Episode 7 of the porch build series, I take you through the two unique sidings I chose—fibre cement board from Finex and a custom-made Yaki Sugi wood facade made from reclaimed German pallets. You'll see why I chose each material, how they were installed for durability and ventilation, and how a little design risk led to a window feature unlike any other. Topics covered: Why fibre cement with fiberglass outperforms traditional wood composites Making Yaki Sugi from reclaimed softwood Siding ventilation, maintenance, and sustainability 🔨 Catch the full series here:    • Building a High-Performance Porch Addition...   👇 Let me know in the comments if you’d use either of these sidings on your project. This is Episode 7 of a 9-part series documenting the design and construction of a small but mighty addition built differently—from the ground up. 🙋‍♂️ Questions or thoughts about cellulose insulation? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to hear your take. 🔔 Subscribe for more passive house–inspired, real-world building insights. 📷 Follow along: Instagram:   / pinwheeltimberplanners   LinkedIn:   / timberplanners   Facebook:   / pinwheelbuilds   Next up: Airtightness - how to achieve it, how to measure it. #YakiSugi #ShouSugiBan #CementBoard #SidingDesign #SustainableBuilding #PorchBuild #PassiveHouseIdeas #VentilatedCladding #FacadeDesign