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Thermally Modified Ash - A Dying Resource?
Thermally modified American Ash is a durable and attractive exterior timber, which is being decimated by the Emerald Ash Borer
Resin Bleed - A Major Issue for Exterior Timbers
Resins can be troublesome when softwood timbers are used in exterior applications. Vulcan Cladding is an excellent choice to mitigate resin bleed.
Intumescent Fire Retardant Paint for Timber
Fire compliance is becoming problematic for timber weatherboard products, particularly in applications close to a boundary or more than 7m in height.
Reclaimed Timber Cladding - An Old Look Making a Comeback
Recycled timber and wood products are gaining in popularity. In modern architectural structures, aged wood siding can provide a contrast with more contemporary materials.
The Dangers of Silica Dust – Fibre Cement Board Products
Dust containing silica is created when fibre cement weatherboards and other fibre cement and masonry products are cut, ground, drilled or otherwise disturbed.
The Verdict on Redwood Weatherboards in New Zealand
Redwood is a Californian native species, that has been planted in New Zealand. A medium to low weight softwood, Redwood, particularly 'old growth' Redwood is prized for its durability and used extensively in fencing, cladding, siding and weatherboard type applications.
Timber Weatherboards Versus Fibre Cement Weatherboards
Fibre cement products are often touted as “more durable” alternatives to natural timber.
Site Storage and Handling of Weatherboards
All too often, problems occur with the handling and storage of timber weatherboards at building site. These problems include swelling, damage and contamination.
How to Minimise Timber Leaching and Tannin Bleed
Leaching or tannin bleed, is when timber cladding or decking bleeds onto the surrounding surfaces. What can you do to minimise this?
New Fire Retardant Regulations for External Cladding
On 1 January 2017 a restriction on the use of combustible external cladding was published as part of Amendment 4 of Acceptable Solutions C/AS2–7.
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?
Curved Feature Walls in Natural Timber
Curved walls are a striking architectural feature, and an excellent showcase for the beauty of natural wood.