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Timber Batten Screening - For Shade and Privacy
Timber batten screening is a fantastic way to bring the beauty of natural wood into a home, while providing solar shade.
Timber Battens - Sophisticated Privacy
Exterior timber battens are a modern way to provide privacy and sun shade in exposed applications
The Decking Debate: Grip Tread – Up or Down?
Ask any builder whether you should install your decking timber with the grooved/ribbed face up or down and you are likely to get a different answer! So when considering a new deck which is the best option, the reeded face or the smooth face?
What is Forest Certification – and Why is it Important?
Forests are our planet’s best defense against climate change.
What Are Concealed Fix Vertical Shiplap Weatherboards?
Vertical shiplap weatherboards are a time-honoured trend in architectural homes.
Eco Wood Selection [Video]
As dramatic as it sounds, selecting sustainable wood products is critical for the health of the planet.
Decking Installation – Common Problems [Video]
Decking timber is highly exposed to New Zealand’s wet conditions and high UV – which makes it challenging for even the finest timbers to stay straight and true.
Abodo Secret Fix Cladding Installation Tips [Video]
Abodo’s “builder friendly” secret fix weatherboard system offers a clean appearance with no visible fixings through the face.
Tundra: Naturally Durable Cladding
Tundra Cladding is produced from carefully selected heart Douglas fir. Heart Douglas fir is one of the most eco-friendly timbers produced here in New Zealand.
Exterior Wood Coatings – What to Use?
Choosing an exterior wood finish is about as simple as catching a monkey.
Random Width, Random Thickness Timber Cladding
Increasingly we are seeing more variation in not just wood cladding, but also the sizes and profiles used to create a natural timber façade.
Column Cladding – Create a Large Section Solid Wood Look
With an increase in the use of natural timber cladding, designers are searching for ways to create larger columns and beams with a solid wood look.In most instances it is not practical to create such a look with solid wood, the section sizes are simply not available.