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Timber clad roofs

Timber Clad Roofs - Simplicity Defined

Timber clad roofs provide the quintessential alpine aesthetic.

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Striking Rhombus Timber Fencing

A unique and versatile timber, Sand Screening in a rhombus profile also makes an attractive fence or facade.

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Timber cavity battens in use

Plastic vs Timber Cavity Battens

Cavity fixed cladding is generally accepted as the best method to fix timber cladding and weatherboards.

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Timber Visual Grading Rules

Timbers can be structurally or visually graded, but the grading rule standards are 30 years old. So Abodo have developed grading rules for their own finished products.

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Film forming transparent wood coatings

Film Forming Transparent Wood Coatings

Film forming wood stains, oils and coatings are commonly marketed as lower maintenance wood finishes.

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Mangawhai House Vulcan Primed Timber Cladding Abodo Wood

Alternatives to Paint Finish Cedar Weatherboards

Due to the inherent instability of pine weatherboards, Western Red Cedar is often used in a paint finish application.

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The Future of Wood Abodo Wood

The Future of Wood - The Story of Abodo Eco Timber

Many exterior timbers are harvested from unsustainable sources or are treated with harmful chemicals. Abodo does things differently.

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Managawhai Dark Colours Vulcan Primed

Timber Weatherboards - Dark Colours Can Be Done

Can you paint timber weatherboards dark colours? A lot depends on the timber and the Light Reflective Value of the paint used. Vulcan Cladding is the perfect choice.

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Acetylated Wood

A recent draft version of NZS 3602: “Timber and wood-based products for use in building” refers to the use of acetylated wood.

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Lightweight Timber Garage Doors

Timber garage doors are a great way to bring the warmth of timber into a home.

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Dimethyloldihydroxyethelenurea DMDHEU new wood modification for Australasia Abodo Wood

DMDHEU – New Wood Modification for Australasia

The Dimethyloldihydroxyethelenurea (DMDHEU) modification of radiata pine has been a process studied for some time.

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Stunning exterior timber batten screening from Abodo

Timber Batten Screening - For Shade and Privacy

Timber batten screening is a fantastic way to bring the beauty of natural wood into a home, while providing solar shade.

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Just checking you’re heading to the right place

Make sure you get the right information about our carefully crafted timber products by visiting your local Abodo website.