Charred timber
from Germany
Only manufacturer in the country
Rauch/Holz® is created for architects, builders, and designers seeking a material with strong character and genuine ecological responsibility—born from real fire.
In the workshop of Master Carpenter Thomas Rauch on the island of Usedom, locally sourced northern German timber is refined through a controlled charring process that transforms the wood deep into its core. The heat strengthens the material from within and, once carefully sealed, creates a deep-black, durable, and weather-resistant surface—ideal for exterior cladding as well as striking interior applications.
Rauch/Holz® is a smart choice for contemporary architecture focused on low-carbon, circular building.
Durable. Weather-resistant. Built for generations.
SAmple box / SAmple box / SAmple box / SAmple box
You need a material that is high-quality, low maintenance, durable, and aesthetically unique – with no compromises.
That’s exactly what Rauch/Holz® offers: a façade that elevates architecture, individually crafted to your specifications.
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Durability
The heat treatment improves the durability of the wood: the pores shrink, making it water- and rot-resistant. The fire strengthens the wood, and the micro-compressed surface is, surprisingly, also fire-retardant. In addition, termites and other wood-eating insects stay away from the charred layer.
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Aesthetic
Our burning process enhances the visual appeal of the wood, emphasizing the natural beauty of the grain with dark tones and unique textures that radiate character and elegance. A Rauch/Holz® façade is unconventional and striking, combining visual brilliance with practical benefits, making it ideal for both modern and traditional architectural designs.
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Low-maintenance
Rauch/Holz® products are carefully burned and treated with a water-based emulsion. The façades are particularly durable and resilient — even against moisture, rain, heat, or snow — and require comparatively little maintenance. As wood is a natural material, changes in structure and color are part of its unique character. Learn more.
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Sustainability
Our wood comes responsibly from local forests. The charring process requires no additional chemical treatments and releases no harmful toxins into the environment. The CO₂ emissions we cannot avoid are offset through the support of environmental projects.
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Circularity
Rauch/Holz® fits perfectly with the principles of the circular economy thanks to its focus on natural processes, sustainability, longevity, and minimal environmental impact. It’s time to embrace the circular economy, and we are ready for it. Discover more here.
Your Project Deserves More Than Standard Solutions
Many products on the market come from far away, are mass-produced in limited sizes, or quickly lose their quality.
Unknown Origin: it’s hard to know where the wood really comes from.
High Maintenance: constant upkeep means time and cost.
Generic Look: façades that lack character.
Industrial Out.
Craftsmanship In.
Crafted by a Master:
Personally by Thomas Rauch.
Rauch/Holz® is different: this is not industrial production – it’s a true manufactory.
Thomas Rauch is Master Carpenter.
On his traditional wandering journey, Thomas gained experience worldwide and developed his own method for enhancing wood with fire.
Today, he and his team personally refine every plank.
Nothing leaves the workshop without passing through his hands. The result: unique textures, regional origin, and award-winning design.
In 2017, I founded the Rauch/Holz® Manufaktur on the island of Usedom to produce durable façades sustainably and at a larger scale. On my traditional carpenter’s journey, I was inspired by buildings in Scandinavia and Asia that had been enhanced through fire and stood resilient against the elements.
All of these years of experience are embodied in Rauch/Holz® – along with the utmost dedication to creating a sustainable, environmentally responsible, high-quality, and passionately regionally crafted product.
I stand behind every Rauch/Holz® product with my name.
— Master Carpenter Thomas Rauch
Bringing Your Project to Life - Made Simple with Rauch/Holz®:
Order sample box
Compare all four finishes. Available for a small handling fee.
Get an offer
Technical consultation directly with Thomas Rauch. Together, we’ll determine quantities, profiles, and the specific requirements of your project.
burn project
We produce and deliver your custom-made material directly to your construction site.
easy installation
Like any other wooden facade.
We're always there to help if you need us.
Four Finishes.
Endless Possibilities.
Every plank is individually carbonized and refined, creating unique textures and depths – from strikingly contrasted patterns to deep, intense black. Choose the finish that best matches your architectural vision.
Choose the finish that best matches your architectural vision.
KLASSIK
After carbonization, the wood reveals a distinctive, textured surface with a subtle silvery sheen.
FLAMA
Following the charring process, the wood is lightly brushed to remove the first layer of charcoal, revealing a beautiful—and unexpected—contrasting grain pattern that is remarkably smooth to the touch.
FINA
Gently brushed, hand-polished, and finished with a water-based emulsion, the wood develops a silky matte surface in deep black that interacts beautifully with light.
HANDWERK TRIFFT FEUER.
Local wood. premium look.
