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Spotlight on Vulcan Timber in New Zealand Schools

Many recent school builds and remodels around the country have made use of Abodo Vulcan® Cladding, Screening and Decking, with the warmth, sustainability and stability of the heat tempered timber playing a large role in its specification.

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The Science Behind Sustainable Timber

A new study shows Western Red Cedar building timber samples from tress over 600 years old. Read the report.

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WEBINAR / Material Matters: How Biobased Strategies Can Drive Low-Carbon Design

Join Jakob Strømann-Andersen from internationally renowned architecture and design studio - Henning Larsen, for a thought provoking webinar on how material selection shapes low-carbon architecture.

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Vulcan®: A Proven Feature Timber Batten

Vulcan Screening is a popular choice as a high performing facade and interior feature batten. Order a selection of sample sizes.

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Vulcan® / A Genuine Alternative to Western Red Cedar

Vulcan Cladding is a genuine alternative to Western Red Cedar in beauty and durability, performing in New Zealand’s range of alpine to coastal climates for over 10 years, order a sample today.

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WEBINAR / Carbon-Conscious Design: Embedding Sustainability from Day One

Unlock the secrets to carbon-conscious design by diving into the fundamentals of carbon in architecture, exploring real-world strategies for reducing embodied and operational carbon.

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Abodo's New Growth™ Alternative to Old Growth Timbers

Vulcan® Cladding is a genuine alternative to Western Red Cedar in beauty and durability. To experience Abodo timber's texture and unique vertical grain, order a sample today.

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Redefining Timber - Future Focused Innovation

Innovation is in our DNA. We’re always pushing the boundaries to make our New Growth™ Feature Timbers look better and last longer.

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Closing the Loop - Turning Offcuts into Opportunities

Responsible consumption and production means doing more with less, and reducing waste in the process.

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Testing + R&D

Our testing sites and design-led research and development team ensure that new products and services are fit for purpose.

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A Haven for Native Species

The biodiversity found living in New Growth™ forests demonstrates how responsible forestry can help regenerate ecosystems.

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Heat Tempered Timber – Enhanced Performance

Abodo’s own proprietary heat tempering system is a game changer, boosting the timbers stability and lifespan.

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