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Rivercove Home Vulcan Cladding Screening Abodo Wood

Can I Leave My Timber Cladding to Grey?

You can leave your timber cladding uncoated to go grey but we don’t recommend it.

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Making an Impact on Timber Windows and Doors Abodo Wood

Making an Impact on Timber Windows and Doors

Abodo’s Vulcan timber is increasingly being used for timber windows and doors.

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The Grounds Vulcan Screening and Sand Decking Abodo Wood 2

How to Fix Timber Screening Elements

Timber Screening is a great way of adding an element of style to your property with minimal maintenance required

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The Ballance Street Studio Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood

Sioo:x - Low Maintenance Timber Finish

Sioo:x natural wood coating is a patented Silicon technology, which silvers off beautifully over time.

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Understanding How Timber Weathers

Many homeowners and architects are searching for a low maintenance finish for their timber weatherboards or timber decking. Here's what you need to know.

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Timber Screening Over Windows Abodo Wood

Timber Screening over Windows

Timber screening is becoming an increasingly popular method to control light, and soften a facade.

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Composite Cladding Aluminium Cladding vs Timber Cladding What is the Best Option 1

Composite Cladding, Aluminium Cladding vs Timber Cladding – What is the Best Option?

The construction industry is constantly developing, with an increasing amount of cladding options available.

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Abodo Wood David Trubridge Screening

Tips for a Foot Friendly Timber Deck

Kiwis and Aussies love an outdoor deck, and often we will use the deck area with bare feet.

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Whitby Family Home Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood 1

Weatherboard Options for Re-cladding Your Home

Selecting the ideal timber weatherboard for your home can be difficult, that’s why we suggest choosing a profile first.

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Ethical Timbers Abodo Wood

Guiding Rules for Choosing Ethical Timber

Timber sourced from native, natural forests – whether certified or uncertified may damage natural eco systems.

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Rokino Road Vulcan Cladding Abodo Wood

How Often Do I Need to Stain Timber Cladding

Wood siding and weatherboards that are coated with a semi transparent stain, oil or coating will require re-coating at some stage during their lifetime.

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Paper Wasp and Superficial Insect Attack Abodo Wood

Paper Wasp and Superficial Insect Attack

Paper Wasps and other insects can be known to create superficial damage to timber cladding and coatings. This can appear to be a failing of the timber coating, but it is often the result of scraping from insects.

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