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Waihi Beach House Vulcan Decking and Rhombus Clip Abodo Wood 7

How to Choose the Best Decking Timber for Your Project

Finding a decking timber which lasts through all weathers – and looks great, too involves several considerations.

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Why Don’t Tropical Hardwoods Have Environmental Product Declarations?

Without current EPDs to meet building code legislations, the use of tropical timbers is becoming increasingly difficult.

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The Right Timber Choice to Meet Changing Building Code Requirements for Embodied Carbon

Readily available data on a product’s carbon impact is imperative to meeting modern building standards.

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Compact Central City Bungalow Vulcan Timber Abodo Wood 4

Enhancing Renovation Projects with Timber

Cohesive with many design styles and eras, timber is increasingly becoming the chosen material for renovation projects.

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Spotlight on Vulcan Timber Pergolas

The extensive versatility and stability of Vulcan Screening has seen it become a common material for pergolas.

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Wellington Zoo Snow Leopard Enclosure Vulcan Shingles Abodo Wood 06

The Making of Vulcan Shingles

Vulcan Shingles are made using a complex process that belies their apparent simplicity and enhances their durability.

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Spotlight on Vulcan Doors

Vulcan has been used for a growing number of door applications in both commercial and residential architectural projects.

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Lake Tarawera Holiday Home Vulcan Decking Abodo Wood 1

Explore Abodo’s Decking Timber Range

Create a carbon sink with a Vulcan timber deck, while soaking in the summer sun.

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A Comparison - Abodo Vulcan Timber vs Sapele Timber

Five characteristics that show why Vulcan Timber is a superior choice to Sapele.

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The Superior Thermal Performance of Vulcan Timber

Testing thermal conductivity for energy efficient windows and doors.

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The Ongoing Teachings of Timber

Auckland architecture students are discovering the malleability of Abodo timbers in their final year construction paper.

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Arthur Lee Artchitectural Designer and Certified Passive House Consultant

How Vulcan Timber Positively Impacts a Building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

This Building Carbon Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) by Arthur Lee from Respond Architects shows the positive impact Vulcan timber can have on a home’s carbon footprint.

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