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Bushfire BAL

Designing for Timber Cladding in Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Zones - Australia

Bush fires are becoming increasingly dangerous in Australia, and design is now required for certain bush fire areas.

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Low Maintenance Alternative to Kwila Decking Abodo Wood

Low Maintenance Alternative to Kwila Decking Oil and Stain

Kwila, also known as Merbau Decking, is a popular tropical hardwood decking used in New Zealand and Australia.

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Finish Quality Fibre Cement Vs Timber Cladding Abodo Wood

Finish Quality: Timber Weatherboards vs Fibre Cement Weatherboards

Timber weatherboards and fibre cement weatherboards are commonly used in Australasia, however the finish quality is very different. Which is best?

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Timber Shingles - Abodo Wood

The Timber Shingle Renaissance

With a world craving authentic, natural materials it should be no surprise that traditional timber shingles are making a comeback.

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NZ eco wood FSC external timber batten screening

Timber Battens - Sophisticated Privacy

Exterior timber battens are a modern way to provide privacy and sun shade in exposed applications

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Charred Timber Shou Sugi Ban Abodo Wood

How Long Does Charred Wood (Shou Sugi Ban) Last?

Surface charred wood (also known as Shou Sugi Ban or Yakisugi) has become an international sensation. However all charred timber is not created equal.

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Emerald Ash Border

Thermally Modified Ash - A Dying Resource?

Thermally modified American Ash is a durable and attractive exterior timber, which is being decimated by the Emerald Ash Borer

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Resin bleed can be troublesome Abodo Wood

Resin Bleed - A Major Issue for Exterior Timbers

Resins can be troublesome when softwood timbers are used in exterior applications. Vulcan Cladding is an excellent choice to mitigate resin bleed.

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Timber on fire

Intumescent Fire Retardant Paint for Timber

Fire compliance is becoming problematic for timber weatherboard products, particularly in applications close to a boundary or more than 7m in height.

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Recycled Timber

Reclaimed Timber Cladding - An Old Look Making a Comeback

Recycled timber and wood products are gaining in popularity. In modern architectural structures, aged wood siding can provide a contrast with more contemporary materials.

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Silica dust from cutting fibre cement weatherboards

The Dangers of Silica Dust – Fibre Cement Board Products

Dust containing silica is created when fibre cement weatherboards and other fibre cement and masonry products are cut, ground, drilled or otherwise disturbed.

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Timber versus Fibre Cement Weatherboards Abodo Wood

Timber Weatherboards Versus Fibre Cement Weatherboards

Fibre cement products are often touted as “more durable” alternatives to natural timber.

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