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Making Scarf Joins Abodo Wood

Making Scarf Joins

All craftspeople appreciate a tight timber joint. Watch our instructional video on the creating the perfect scarf joint.

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Low Maintenance Timber Coating Made by the Earth Abodo Wood 2

Natural Timber Coating - Made by the Earth

Sioo:x is a toxin free coating that combines two naturally occurring minerals found all around us; silicon and potassium.

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Hurunui Primary School Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood

The Benefits of Timber in Education

Humans have an innate need to connect with the natural world. Being outside among trees and greenery has been proven to have a positive effect on our physical and mental health.

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Cottesloe House Vulcan Cladding and Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood 2

Large Solid Timber Sections: Abodo Vulcan vs Hardwood

How do the two compare? We discuss stability, movement, leaching and weight.

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Project Revisit Pottsville Home Abodo Wood 3

Project Revisit: Pottsville Home

Facing west (with no maintenance), the timber cladding on this Byron Bay home is still looking incredible at 3 years.

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Omaha House Vulcan Cladding in Sioox Abodo Wood 5

Understanding Timber Durability Near the Ocean

With the ocean on all sides, Omaha House is a sanctuary in a windy ocean estuary.

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Hawkes Bay Coastal Home Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood 3

Choosing Wood for Wellness

This past year has brought wellness and the importance of a healthy home into the spotlight - and wood has come out on top.

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Project Revisit Waimarama Surf Club Abodo Wood

Project Revisit: Waimarama Surf Club

After five years, our Vulcan timber battens facing North-West have been performing exactly as expected.

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Timber Cladding Lifecycle Timber Cladding Lifecycle Costs Abodo Wood Costs Abodo Wood 1

Timber Cladding Lifecycle Costs

Even when faced with salt spray and cool alpine nights, there are some simple ways to ensure timber cladding lasts, without excess maintenance and cost.

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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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