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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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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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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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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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Cottesloe House Vulcan Cladding and Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood 2

Solid Timber Battens That Can Span over 3 Metres

These timber battens achieve a clear span of 3 metres thanks to Vulcan timbers extraordinary stability.

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Weathered Timber Sioo x vs Protector Oil Patina Abodo Wood

Weathered Timber: Sioo:x vs Protector - Patina

We've tested two unique timber coatings for external applications, both allow even weathering.

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Timber Recessed Windows Becoming Increasingly Popular Abodo Wood 2

Timber Recessed Windows Becoming Increasingly Popular

Recessed windows are becoming increasingly popular in the New Zealand construction landscape.

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Modern Versions of Shiplap Timber Cladding Abodo Wood 1

Modern Versions of Shiplap Timber Cladding

Shiplap cladding is a time-honoured method to create a weather-tight exterior timber siding. But what’s the best shiplap profile?

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