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Karangahake House Tundra Cladding in Sioox Abodo Wood 2

How Managed Plantations and Native Forests Can Coexist

Monoculture plantation forests fulfill an important role in supplying sustainable products for our timber-hungry market.

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Revisiting Karangahake House Abodo Wood 4

Project Revisit: Karangahake House

Built in 2019, the silvered patina at Karangahake House is proof of the effectiveness of Abodo’s silicate coating on Tundra Cladding.

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Building Beyond Zero Abodo Wood 1

Building Beyond Zero

Sustainable building expert Chris Magwood explains how carefully chosen materials can turn buildings into carbon sinks.

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Timber Window Shrouds Abodo Wood 4

Timber Window Shrouds

While their primary purpose is for solar shading and privacy, window shrouds also create visual interest.

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Sandstone Point Hotel Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood 3

The Carbon Cost of your Façade

An accurate picture of a building’s carbon footprint begins with its facade.

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Abodos Construction Carbon Pyramid Abodo Wood

Abodo’s Construction Carbon Pyramid

Ever wondered about the carbon storage of different building materials? The Construction Carbon Pyramid makes it easy to compare.

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Re application of Protector Oil Abodo Wood

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.

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Project Revisit Te Ara a Tāwhaki Abodo Wood 9

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.

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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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Hurunui Primary School Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood

The Benefits of Timber in Education

Humans have an innate need to connect with the natural world. Being outside among trees and greenery has been proven to have a positive effect on our physical and mental health.

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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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