Closing the Loop - Turning Offcuts into Opportunities

We believe in circularity and work towards closing the loop where possible. This means optimising resources and minimising waste at each step of the manufacturing journey.

One of the ways that we’re practising circularity in action is through our innovative use of timber. By using most of the log and finding creative ways to repurpose timber offcuts, we are maximising production efficiency and protecting New Zealand's natural environment at the same time.

Vulcan® Nexus Cladding: Circularity in Action

Our Vulcan Nexus Cladding is a premium weatherboard product made with heat tempered Radiata. Its unique, finger-jointed design means that it can be made with timber of varying lengths, including knotty cuts grade timber that might otherwise have ended up in landfill. Defects are removed, and shorter lengths are secured with non-toxic glue into spans of up to 6m before being coated with Abodo Protector for a natural texture and stable, weathertight finish. The result? Sleek and highly durable cladding that allows for extended vertical or horizontal orientations with no visible joins and minimal waste on site.

Making Every Piece Count with Vulcan Shingles

It’s tricky, if not impossible, to send exactly the right number and size of timber pieces to site. Inevitably, some will need to be cut to fit the job. But we don’t want those extra pieces to go to waste! So, we created a whole new product category: Vulcan Shingles, made from production offcuts from our Vulcan Cladding and Vulcan Screening.

Vulcan Shingles provide a high-end architectural finish for roofs, walls, and gable ends. Made with Abodo’s patented vertical grain lamination, they are durable and lightweight. They provide a rustic look with a beautiful, homogenous brown colour that will silver off with exposure to weather if left uncoated, all while reducing waste in the process.

Project Feature: Karanga Changing Sheds - Photographer Samuel Hartnett, Snow Leopard Enclosure - Wellington