[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Our latest Colorado Pine customer showed off some skills with this V Groove ceiling. Literally translating to “burnt cedar board” in English, ‘shou sugi ban’ involves scorching wooden boards with a torch or controlled fire, cooling, and a wire brush and, if desired, a natural oil. In recent years, shou sugi ban has been used or interior and exterior projects such as decking and furniture. Consider us biased, but Southern Pine looks amazing using this technique, and we have the “Colorado pine V Groove” to prove it. Created by one of our favorite customers this #2 Southern Pine distressing technique ranks at the top of our list as well.
Burnt V-Groove
Burnt, torched or scorched, the terms are interchangeable for most of us, while the technique can change the style, it is all about fire. Why, when this process can be so very time consuming would anyone take on the project? Do you see the Colorado pine burnt V-groove picture? It looks amazing, with the added benefit of preventing rot, decay and insect damage while extending the life of your wood by decades. If you are skeptical of your skills, try it out. Get a blow torch and we will send you samples, with the promise of a video back from you recording the first try. Seriously, our Colorado customer, while not his first attempt at scorching wood, he is by definition a DIY. With that logic, you too can burn your V Groove Southern Pine and get this exact ceiling![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”8553″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” title=”V Groove Colorado 2020″ link=”https://sypdirect.net/interior-wood-siding/”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Tiny Homes, Powerhorn Colorado
Of course, SYP Direct loves the concept of the tiny homes, renting them at a ski-resort would be very cool, right? Well, the people at Powderhorn agreed and have begun building the strategically placed rentals around the resort. “Tiny Homes are comfortable, fully equipped, sustainable accommodations conveniently nestled on the mountain. Efficiently designed, each unit sleeps four to eight and has a full bath, plus its own kitchen, kitchenette, or microwave so you can relax with a hearty meal in your own great room, on your deck, or gather with others at the cozy firepit to delight in sharing adventures of the day.”[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8558″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”img_link_large” title=”Like a Tiny Ski Lodge”][vc_column_text]
Colorado Discover Ability/Adaptive Center at Powderhorn
As with our most recent road trip post our highlight ends up being something, we did not see coming our way. During our research of Grand Junction, we found Powderhorn and the tiny homes which, sorry GJ, we could not resist. Powderhorn Mountain Resort is the winter home of Colorado Discover Ability (CDA). The CDA works with the Adaptive Center at Powderhorn and offers private ski and snowboard lessons for those with disabilities. Family lessons are also available as well as group lesson for agencies working with the disabled. We salute Powderhorn resort owners and management for something very cool. Any readers interested in helping the CDA visit the link above, or for the Adaptive Center at Powderhorn, here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”8552″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” title=”V Groove Colorado 2020″ link=”https://sypdirect.net/interior-wood-siding/”][vc_column_text]
More about Colorado Discover Ability
Colorado Discover Ability, (CDA), was incorporated in 1980 as the Powderhorn Handicapped Ski Program, Ltd., a non-profit corporation. CDA was initially established to provide educational and therapeutic outdoor experiences to the disabled population in western Colorado, solely through alpine skiing at Powderhorn Ski Resort. Today during the summer, CDA’s focus shifts to providing water-based recreation, such as river rafting. To find out more or to donate, click here.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”8557″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” title=”Exterior Tiny Home”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
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