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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.
Timber Cladding Lifecycle Costs
Even when faced with salt spray and cool alpine nights, there are some simple ways to ensure timber cladding lasts, without excess maintenance and cost.
Why Timber Lined Interiors are Making a Comeback
For many reasons, timber lined interiors are making a comeback in contemporary homes and buildings.
Create Unlimited Timber Cladding Textures
The WB12 profile has been used by leading New Zealand architects for many years.
Does Thermally Modified Wood Smell?
It is normal for wood that has been thermally modified to have a smoky or almost burnt odour.
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.
Timber Recessed Windows Becoming Increasingly Popular
Recessed windows are becoming increasingly popular in the New Zealand construction landscape.
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?
How Often Do I Need to Re-coat Exterior Timber?
All exterior cladding timbers typically need some kind of protection – normally a paint, stain or oil finish.
Reducing Carbon Footprint – A Case Study: Cardrona Cabin
Abodo’s Cardona Cabin makes extensive use of Vulcan timber in the interior and exterior, storing considerable amounts of CO2e.
Achieving Consistent Colour Tones in Exterior Cladding
Many exterior durable timbers have significant variability in colour, so how can you achieve a consistent appearance?
Five Rules for Choosing Truly Sustainable Timber
There are a number of factors to be considered when doing a thorough analysis of “sustainability” of timber choices.