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Sustainable Australian timbers

How Sustainable are Australian Hardwoods?

The Australian native forest resource is considered a major asset for the people of Australia – however there are very divergent views on how this resource should be used.

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Low maintenance exterior timbers

Low Maintenance Exterior Timbers

Many exterior woods are considered high maintenance but with clever choices, maintenance can be significantly minimised.

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Brazilian modernist

Brazilian Modernist - An Australian Architectural Trend

The “Brazilian Modernist” architectural movement is beginning to take hold in Australia. With similar subtropical climates, Australia and Brazil share some natural characteristics.

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New Fire Retardant Regulations for External Cladding Abodo Wood

Designing with Abodo Timber Cladding for Bushfire Zones

Designing methods to ‘build out’ bushfires with passive fire protection requires minimising the risk of ember, radiant heat and flame damage to Australian homes. With appropriate design it is possible to create an attractive timber clad home.

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Feature balustrades Abodo Wood

Feature Balustrades - An Architectural Trend

Becoming popular as an architectural timber feature, balustrade materials need to be strong and stable, especially if used in exterior applications.

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Tundra Timber Board Form Abodo Wood

Architectural In-situ Concrete Finishes

In-situ concrete, also known as "board formed" concrete is formed on site.

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The modern pergola

The Modern Pergola

Modern pergola’s have been radically simplified from the complicated structures of the past. Increasingly large section timbers have been used to create chunkier looking structures.

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Building materials storage

On–site Storage Tips for Optimal Timber Protection

Timber, just like other building materials can be affected by bad handling and storage.

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End Grain

End Grain of Exterior Timbers

The end grain of timber absorbs moisture at a much higher rate than the face or edges – here’s what you need to do to prevent wicking and unsightly stains.

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Natural wood cladding textures and finishes Abodo Wood

Natural Wood Cladding Textures and Finishes

When it comes to finishing exterior timber including weatherboards, cladding and screening, surface texture can have a significant effect on performance of semi-transparent coatings.

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Sawing patterns

Grain Orientation and Timber Performance

When wood, which has a high moisture content as it grows, is dried, different contractions occur depending on the orientation of the cut made and the resulting arrangement of the growth rings.

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Box Living in Coastal Kaiwaka Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood 4

Feature Walls – Bringing the Warmth of Timber Indoors

Timber has long been used in the construction of houses, but in recent years, architects and designers have taken to wood in a more creative manner inside the home.

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