Designing for Human Well-being

Health and well-being embraces both physical health, and the psychological aspects of human performance.

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.

Mangawhai Home Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood 3

Does Thermally Modified Wood Fade?

Here's what you need to know to maintain the appearance of your thermally modified wood.

Howick Pool Deck Sand Decking Abodo Wood 4

Keeping Your Deck Clean

Cleaning your deck regularly is a must. Just like the interior floors of your house, your decking timber needs a regular clean.

Exterior Timber Stains and Discolouration

The staining of timber and other building materials such as paintwork and concrete is a problem home owners can face when some timbers used are exposed to the weather.