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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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Timber Battens - Sophisticated Privacy

Exterior timber battens are a modern way to provide privacy and sun shade in exposed applications

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The Decking Debate: Grip Tread – Up or Down?

Ask any builder whether you should install your decking timber with the grooved/ribbed face up or down and you are likely to get a different answer! So when considering a new deck which is the best option, the reeded face or the smooth face?

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What is Forest Certification – and Why is it Important?

Forests are our planet’s best defense against climate change.

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What Are Concealed Fix Vertical Shiplap Weatherboards?

Vertical shiplap weatherboards are a time-honoured trend in architectural homes.

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Eco Wood Selection [Video]

As dramatic as it sounds, selecting sustainable wood products is critical for the health of the planet.

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Decking Installation – Common Problems [Video]

Decking timber is highly exposed to New Zealand’s wet conditions and high UV – which makes it challenging for even the finest timbers to stay straight and true.

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Abodo Secret Fix Cladding Installation Tips [Video]

Abodo’s “builder friendly” secret fix weatherboard system offers a clean appearance with no visible fixings through the face.

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Tundra Cladding Naturally Durable Abodo Wood

Tundra: Naturally Durable Cladding

Tundra Cladding is produced from carefully selected heart Douglas fir. Heart Douglas fir is one of the most eco-friendly timbers produced here in New Zealand.

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Exterior Wood Coatings – What to Use?

Choosing an exterior wood finish is about as simple as catching a monkey.

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Abodo Wood Random Width Timber Cladding

Random Width, Random Thickness Timber Cladding

Increasingly we are seeing more variation in not just wood cladding, but also the sizes and profiles used to create a natural timber façade.

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Abodo Wood Column Timber Cladding

Column Cladding – Create a Large Section Solid Wood Look

With an increase in the use of natural timber cladding, designers are searching for ways to create larger columns and beams with a solid wood look.In most instances it is not practical to create such a look with solid wood, the section sizes are simply not available.

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