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Roscommon House Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood 2

Why Timber Lined Interiors are Making a Comeback

For many reasons, timber lined interiors are making a comeback in contemporary homes and buildings.

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Omaha House Vulcan Cladding in Sioox Abodo Wood

Create Unlimited Timber Cladding Textures

The WB12 profile has been used by leading New Zealand architects for many years.

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Minyama Luxury Home Vulcan Cladding and Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood 10

Does Thermally Modified Wood Smell?

It is normal for wood that has been thermally modified to have a smoky or almost burnt odour.

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Cottesloe House Vulcan Cladding and Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood 2

Solid Timber Battens That Can Span over 3 Metres

These timber battens achieve a clear span of 3 metres thanks to Vulcan timbers extraordinary stability.

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Timber Recessed Windows Becoming Increasingly Popular Abodo Wood 2

Timber Recessed Windows Becoming Increasingly Popular

Recessed windows are becoming increasingly popular in the New Zealand construction landscape.

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Modern Versions of Shiplap Timber Cladding Abodo Wood 1

Modern Versions of Shiplap Timber Cladding

Shiplap cladding is a time-honoured method to create a weather-tight exterior timber siding. But what’s the best shiplap profile?

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How Often Do I Need To Re coat Exterior Timber Abodo Wood 1

How Often Do I Need to Re-coat Exterior Timber?

All exterior cladding timbers typically need some kind of protection – normally a paint, stain or oil finish.

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Cardrona Cabin Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood

Reducing Carbon Footprint – A Case Study: Cardrona Cabin

Abodo’s Cardona Cabin makes extensive use of Vulcan timber in the interior and exterior, storing considerable amounts of CO2e.

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Floreat House Vulcan Panelling Cladding Abodo Wood 3

Achieving Consistent Colour Tones in Exterior Cladding

Many exterior durable timbers have significant variability in colour, so how can you achieve a consistent appearance?

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Sustainable Timber Forest New Zealand - Vulcan Timber - Abodo Wood

Five Rules for Choosing Truly Sustainable Timber

There are a number of factors to be considered when doing a thorough analysis of “sustainability” of timber choices.

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Renewable Energy in the Production of Wood Products Abodo Wood

Renewable Energy in the Production of Wood Products

The benefits of biogenic materials such as wood can quickly be offset by the use of fossil fuel based energy.

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Biomass Growth and Carbon Sequestration A Comparison of Tree Species Abodo Wood 1

Biomass Growth and Carbon Sequestration - A Comparison of Tree Species

All tree species absorb carbon when they are growing - this independent report shows which do it faster.

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