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How Managed Plantations and Native Forests Can Coexist
Monoculture plantation forests fulfill an important role in supplying sustainable products for our timber-hungry market.
Building Beyond Zero
Sustainable building expert Chris Magwood explains how carefully chosen materials can turn buildings into carbon sinks.
Project Revisit: Raglan Sleepout
After 8-9 years in harsh conditions we find Vulcan Cladding endures with one recoat of advanced Protector coating technology.
Endangered Kārearea (NZ Falcon) Is Nurtured in Abodo Timber Sourced Forest
Kaingaroa forest holds the highest known density of the endangered kārearea.
Timber Soffits
Timber-lined soffits are a low maintenance and often more cost effective solution when adding warmth to your project.
Timber Window Shrouds
While their primary purpose is for solar shading and privacy, window shrouds also create visual interest.
The Carbon Cost of your Façade
An accurate picture of a building’s carbon footprint begins with its facade.
Abodo’s Construction Carbon Pyramid
Ever wondered about the carbon storage of different building materials? The Construction Carbon Pyramid makes it easy to compare.
Re-application of Protector Coating
Watch our instructional video on the re-application of Protector for site application of second coat or subsequent maintenance coats.
Project Revisit: Gold Coast Houses
We paid a visit to 3 Gold Coast houses to see how they’d aged after 5 years, with no maintenance.
The Best Timber for Sioo:x Natural Wood Coating - According to Science
Due to its reactionary nature, it’s important that Sioo:x is applied to a timber that allows for optimal curing.
Project Revisit: Te Ara a Tāwhaki
Perfectly straight, weathered to an even silver, and two years later; our Vulcan timber battens are looking as the architect intended.