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Grain Orientation and Timber Performance
When wood, which has a high moisture content as it grows, is dried, different contractions occur depending on the orientation of the cut made and the resulting arrangement of the growth rings.
Feature Walls – Bringing the Warmth of Timber Indoors
Timber has long been used in the construction of houses, but in recent years, architects and designers have taken to wood in a more creative manner inside the home.
Hardwood Versus Softwood Cladding: Which is Better?
Timber cladding systems use both hardwood and softwood, each have pros and cons. Which is best?
Timber Clad Roofs - Simplicity Defined
Timber clad roofs provide the quintessential alpine aesthetic.
Striking Rhombus Timber Fencing
A unique and versatile timber, Sand Screening in a rhombus profile also makes an attractive fence or facade.
Plastic vs Timber Cavity Battens
Cavity fixed cladding is generally accepted as the best method to fix timber cladding and weatherboards.
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.
Film Forming Transparent Wood Coatings
Film forming wood stains, oils and coatings are commonly marketed as lower maintenance wood finishes.
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.
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.
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.
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.