Abodo Wood

Eight years ago we produced one of the first exterior CLT panels in the world, using our Vulcan thermally modified timber. Placed at the front of Abodo Māngere Headquarters, Warehouse and Showroom, it is visible for all who pass by.

After all that time, the timber remains dead straight and beautifully weathered - exactly what you would expect from an Abodo Vulcan product 💪

Vantage Point House melds itself to a steep hillside with a sturdy concrete base and a cantilevered upper level, overlooking Scarborough Beach. When it came to materials, +MAP Architects specified Vulcan timbers for their hardiness in response to changes in temperature and moisture levels – important attributes for such an exposed site.

Vulcan Cladding finished in Protector – Ebony gives a clean, modern look to the home, which is contrasted beautifully with the Sioo:x coated soffits and louvres, for which Vulcan Screening battens and Vulcan Panelling are used.

Design: MAParchitects
Build: Hillview Construction
Photography: Stephen Goodenough Photographer

| Vantage Point House - Christchurch, New Zealand | Vulcan Cladding in Protector - Ebony | Vulcan Screening and Panelling in Sioo:x Wood Coating |

Read more here>> https://bit.ly/4g7puXk

Visiting our Mangere Head Office, Warehouse and Showroom in your EV? You can plug in and charge up using solar power captured from the warehouse roof 🌿.

Utilising solar power and growing our EV fleet, both in the warehouse and on the road, are just a few better business actions on our sustainability journey.

To read more about what we’re doing to have a lighter footprint in our manufacturing processes and operations, read here >> https://bit.ly/SustainabilityMattersAtAbodo

PROTECTING BEAUTY / Using Vulcan shiplap cladding in a Graphite tone alongside elements of natural stone, this Utah home reflects its mountainous location, blending beautifully with the rocky alpine peaks. Copper gutters add an element of shine to this natural palette of materials.

Abodo’s distributor partners reSAWN TIMBER co. worked closely with Lloyd Architects to specify the right timber finish and coating (stain) colour on the Three Falls project.

A stain in the form of a penetrating coating has the benefit that it does not flake or crack, and tends to look more natural over time.

Abodo’s water borne Protector coating is a an example of a high performance penetrating stain and is has been designed to work specifically with our uniquely made feature timber, so that its beauty lasts.

For more about Protector, read here >> https://bit.ly/3Mk4y1E

Photography Mark Weinberg

Near Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Pines is a modern, minimalist design, tucked into a forested area with large windows to take in the leafy views.

The choice to use Vulcan Cladding in Protector - Walnut creates a nod towards the cabin style of other homes in the area, while also allowing for a clean, rich colourway across the home’s exterior.

Located in a zone that is prone to wildfires also led into the specification of Vulcan Cladding, which offers protection from fires as a certified Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Product by the California Building Commission.

Architects: Ryan Borman
Builder: In House Builders
Timber distributor: reSAWN TIMBER co.
Photographer: Matt Waclo

| Among the Pines - California, USA | Vulcan Cladding, Architectural Series in Protector - Walnut |

Read more about the project here>> https://bit.ly/AmongThePinesTahoe

JOINERY / Vulcan Joinery - Vertical Grain has been used on the inside of this captivating Alu-wood picture window.

An Alu-wood window framing combination may be the answer to the changeable southern hemisphere climate, as highlighted in a report by scientist Gill Menzies of Heriot Watt University.

Offering a best-of-both-worlds solution, Alu-wood windows place sleek, hardy aluminium framing to the exterior face of the building, while inside the warmth of timber framing and sills can be enjoyed. This allows for the window frame to be protected from the outdoor environment while still maintaining the natural aesthetic and insulating benefits of timber framing.

As Gill Menzies' report points out, this option provides excellent longevity.

Read here for more>> https://bit.ly/3XfODbf

Architect: Rafe Maclean Architects
Builder: Dunlop Builders
Photography: Mickey Ross

RENO WITH TIMBER / Abodo’s purpose is to supply beautiful and sustainable feature timbers that last, so old growth forests are kept for future generations.

For this reason, whether you’re replacing old kitchen cabinetry with richly toned screening, adding sleekness underfoot with new decking boards, or going for a modern cladding makeover, there are so many ways to add the warmth of wood to your renovation project from the Abodo range, while ensuring your choices are positive ones for the Earth 🌿

Read more here >> https://bit.ly/EnhancingRenovationProjects

Architect: Megan Edwards Architects
Builder: LnB Construction
Photography: Carme Aguayo Photography

MPavilion 5 designed by Barcelona-based architect Carme Pinós, attracted attention from across the world when it was originally on view at Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne back in October 2018.

Lightweight Vulcan Screening was used extensively for the structure, blending at deceptively clever angles to make the legs and roof of the origami-inspired design.

This pavilion has now been relocated to Monash University - Peninsula Campus. With Vulcan timber possessing the dimensional stability to cope with notoriously hot Victorian summers the structure can be enjoyed for years to come.

Architect: Carme Pinós of Estudio Carme Pinós
Timber distributor: Britton Timbers
Photography: John Gollings

| The MPavilion - Melbourne, Australia | Vulcan Screening in Resene Woodsman |

For more on the project, read here >> https://bit.ly/MPavilionMelbourne

Created as an antidote to the fast-paced corporate world, Sanctum forms a shield of charred Vulcan timber and sandstone amongst leafy planting, providing a quiet place to take a breather. This structure was created for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where it won a Gold Medal for designer Sonja Kalkschmidt

Photography: Maria Savoskula

| Sanctum - RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London | Vulcan timber, hand charred and oiled with OSMO decking oil in black |

Read more here >> https://bit.ly/ReposeSanctum

Named for the three mountain peaks visible from this Utah property, the aesthetics of Three Falls means it merges well with the alpine surroundings while its key materials, including Vulcan Cladding, are chosen to withstand the dry Utah climate.

Designed by local practice Lloyd Architects in Salt Lake City, Three Falls is a contemporary alpine lodge-style house that provides a well-appointed and comfortable family base for mountain adventures.

Photographer: Mark Weinberg
Timber distributor reSAWN TIMBER co.

| Three Falls - Utah, USA | Vulcan Cladding in Protector - Graphite |

To see the full project, read here >> https://bit.ly/ThreeFallsUtah

Plantation forests make great mountain bike parks. These trail networks can bring extensive contributions to regional economies and health benefits.

We look into two recent studies that show the nationwide earnings from mountain biking activities and well-being benefits plus enjoyment of plantation forest trails over non-plantation ones.

By following the lead of one of our key suppliers, Pan Pac Forest Products who partner with the Hawkes Bay Mountain Bike Club to create and maintain trails within the Tangoio Forest, plantation forestry operators can significantly boost the growth of local economies - while at the same time provide great ways for humans to stay healthy and protect native forests in the process.

Learn more here>> https://bit.ly/3Ap8Emp

RANGE UPDATE / With timber joinery making a comeback in modern buildings for wellness and sustainability benefits, we have now added Vulcan Joinery - Vertical Grain timber to our range in New Zealand.

It’s no secret that Vulcan timber makes for excellent, high performance joinery timber. The natural durability, superior thermal performance, and aesthetic appeal of Vulcan timber will make beautiful doors and windows.

Explore why Vulcan Joinery – Vertical Grain is an ideal choice for timber joinery >> https://bit.ly/NewVulcanJoinery

Builder & Photography: Dunlop Builders and Chris Lea
Joiner: ThermaDura

Rather than tear down and begin again, the robust structure of a 1970s Central Coast red brick home was retained and refreshed by Fabric Architecture.

Reimagining Shakespeare House allowed for new openings onto the outdoors and an updated, light filled interior, with a material palette of Vulcan Cladding and Screening in Protector – Walnut providing a contemporary, textured look that connects beautifully with a stand of established angophora trees.

Architect: Fabric Architecture
Builder: The Building Establishment
Timber distributor: Britton Timbers
Photography: Simon Whitbread Photography

| Shakespeare House - Bateau Bay, Australia | Vulcan Cladding and Vulcan Screening, Bandsawn finish in Protector – Walnut |

Read here>> https://bit.ly/ShakespeareHouseBateauBay

HOW TO CHOOSE / With the introduction of Standard Series to the Vulcan Cladding range in New Zealand, how do you choose between this and the Architectural Series?

Both are made from the same New Zealand grown, rapidly renewable Radiata. And both are thermally modified and expertly engineered with Abodo’s patented vertical grain for enhanced performance.

The key differences are in aesthetic, cost, profiles and colour choice.

To help you choose which Vulcan Cladding range is the best fit for your project, check out our comparison guide here >> https://bit.ly/VulcanCladdingComparisonGuide

COMMUNITY & ECO PROJECTS / Abodo is shining the spotlight on its forestry partner Pan Pac Forest Products and their funding of local community and environmental projects.

Through the Pan Pac Environmental Trust, the company contributes $100,000 annually to projects that enrich the environment and culture of the Hawke’s Bay region. These include planting projects to protect wilderness areas from erosion, native plant propagation, and protection for the endangered dotterel.

They also sponsor the ECOED Kiwi Crèche, funding $25,000 annually to maintain its 3.3km predator fence, and partner with the Hawkes Bay Mountain Bike Club, which operates trails through the forestry sites 🚵‍♀️🚵‍

For Pan Pac’s in-depth sustainability measures, read here >> https://bit.ly/SpotlightPanPac

Photography: Simon Cartwright Photography - Commercial

For a facility that promotes self-sufficiency for the state of Western Australian, the low environmental impact of products and materials was an important consideration for the build of the Food Innovation Precinct. As a result, the carbon negative status of Vulcan was key to its specification.

Vulcan soffits and fins, are used to create a textural, linear look, with a faceted entrance way and peaked shapes that allude to the gabled forms of barns. The building’s playful forms create moments where students, researchers and producers can break out and interact both indoors and on sheltered decks. These also serve as connection points, extending into the spaces between neighbouring buildings.

For this growing area of Western Australia, this building serves an important role in ensuring the longevity of its economy and the wellbeing of its residents, and its design both reflects and delivers this by putting the future in sharp focus.

Architect: i2c Architects
Builder: Cooper & Oxley
Timber distributor: Austim
Photography: Silvertone Photography

| Food Innovation Precinct – Mandurah, Western Australia | Vulcan Cladding, Fine Bandsawn Finish in Protector – Straw and Intergrain Char Black | Vulcan Screening (various sizes), Fine Bandsawn Finish in Protector – Manuka |

Read here >> https://bit.ly/4dexvHI

A precision installed hidden garage door in Vulcan Cladding mixed profiles, compliments the modern aesthetic here at Minyama Luxury House - designed by Sunshine Coast locals MRA Design and painstakingly crafted by the team at Gray Construction.

Vulcan timber is ideal to clad garage doors for a seamless aesthetic.

Fast becoming an ideal choice for garage doors, Vulcan Cladding has a weight of less than 11kg/sqm for 20mm thick material. The stability of Vulcan timber allows thinner thicknesses to reduce the weight per square metre even more.

For more Vulcan timber garage door examples, see here >> https://bit.ly/46kpJtC

📷 :Robyn Rolton Photographer

ANNOUNCING / Thanks to everyone who visited us at Design Show Australia last month and entered our Cardrona Cabin stay giveaway. With pleasure, we can announce the winner is Arwen Sachinwalla of Studio P Architecture & Interiors.

Congratulations Arwen - we just know that you will love your time at our carefully crafted cabin in the beautiful Cardrona Valley!

If you missed out, you can always book a stay at one of our two Cardrona Villas - highly energy efficient homes showcasing Abodo’s timber products both inside and out. The four bedroom villa even has Stoked Stainless hot tub clad in Vulcan timber, you can soak the day away in.

See the Airbnb booking links here>> https://bit.ly/EcoVillaSpa and https://bit.ly/AlpineEcoVilla

At Maungakiekie House, rural views of Cornwall Park are reflected in the home's architecture. The patterned Vulcan Screening facade, inspired by post and wire fencing, creates a play of light and shadow on the Vulcan timber-lined outdoor room, extending into the kitchen and living space.

This inspired design made from natural materials offers relaxed family living and a sense of connection to place 💚

Architects: Space Division
📷: Captured by HOME New Zealand

FOREST WATER QUALITY / Pan Pac Forest Products, an important source of Abodo’s Radiata Pine, regularly monitor streams that flow through their forestry sites.

By collecting samples from catchments, they are able to check eDNA sequencing in the water, which reveals the biodiversity of the stream.

The Pākuratahi Land Use Study involves the analysis of water samples, hydrology, stream morphology and stream ecology in neighbouring catchments with different land uses over a 12-year period.

Part One of this study, published in 2006, showed that the pine forest catchment had the lowest overall yield of sediment even when the sediment discharge during harvest was taken into account.

Part Two of the study began last year and uses new techniques like eDNA sampling, which has already revealed at-risk adult whitebait kōaro living in the pine forest catchment.

For Pan Pac’s in-depth sustainability measures, read here>> https://bit.ly/SpotlightPanPac

Photography: Simon Cartwright Photography - Commercial

INTRODUCING / Adding to Abodo’s growing European network, Stevens & Co is our exclusive new Belgian partner for cladding and architectural finishing.

Based in Antwerp, Stevens & Co is a family business with a long history importing wood, dating back to 1936. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm sourcing quality softwood and innovative products like Vulcan timber.

"It's great that we have found a like-minded partner in Belgium with a strong sense of sustainability and design thinking. I look forward to seeing Abodo grow with Stevens & Co" says Daniel Gudsell, Abodo Founder and Managing Director.

For more, read here >> https://bit.ly/BelgiumPartner

Located in the scenic town of Truckee, Sierra Summit is situated alongside many hiking and cycling trails. Neighbouring homes have a wood cabin aesthetic, with the gabled rooflines and covered central verandah of Sierra Summit designed to emulate this.

The choice to use thermally modified Vulcan Cladding lends the home fortification against all weathers, without the risk of the timber warping or discolouring, while the Walnut finish reflects that of the surrounding homes as well as the trunks of the pine trees 🌲

Architects: Ryan Borman
Builder: In House Builders
Timber distributor: reSAWN TIMBER co.
Photographer: Matt Waclo

| Among the Pines - California, USA | Vulcan Cladding, Architectural Series in Protector - Walnut |

Read here >> https://bit.ly/AmongThePinesTahoe

RENO WITH TIMBER / Environmental sustainability has become a focus for many homeowners and architects. With this in mind when undertaking a renovation, timber is an ideal material choice to use since it is renewable, reusable, and has a low carbon footprint.

Our Vulcan timber has gone further to become verified carbon negative, which means it stores more carbon than is emitted during manufacturing and transportation.

Specifying or buying timbers derived from Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified forests is the best way to ensure your weatherboards or cabinetry have a minimal impact on the environment. With Abodo timber being sourced from New Zealand FSC® certified forests, which are both fast growing and renewable, you can have confidence in making an eco choice with us 🌿

For more renovation with timber tips, read here >> https://bit.ly/EnhancingRenovationProjects

Architect: Megan Edwards Architects
Builder: LnB Construction
Photography: Carme Aguayo Photography

Looking for inspiration on a modern family home renovation? Westmere House was a 1940s brick bungalow with a 2009 addition of a garage with bedroom above, giving the appearance of being tacked on.

Jon Smith and the team at Matter Architects responded to the homeowner's desire for a cohesive and modern look with more space and better connections with the pool and garden, by looking upwards rather than out.

Completed in mid 2021, the renovated and extended home now fronts the street at three levels with the exterior clad in Vulcan Cladding in a deep black (Nero finish), creating a contemporary aesthetic that is strikingly juxtaposed against its more traditionally styled neighbours. Vulcan Screening adds to the clean lines of the home while also ensuring privacy.

Jon says “This home is about family and playful spaces, wrapped in a simple form, made up of beautiful small details – including Abodo’s innovative, sustainable timber which clads the home”.

Architect: Matter Architects
Builder: C&C Renovations
Photography: Simon Devitt Photographer
Completed: mid 2021

| Westmere House - Auckland, New Zealand | Vulcan Cladding (WB12F Profile) in Protector - Nero | Vulcan Screening in Protector - Nero |

Read here >> https://bit.ly/WestmereHouse

Get your key questions answered about the new Vulcan Cladding - Standard Series now available in New Zealand.

Questions like; how does the appearance vary between the Architectural Series? What’s the price difference between the two? And, which profiles and colours are available in the Standard Series range?

To read the FAQs see here>> https://bit.ly/StandardSeriesFAQs

MANAGING FORESTS FOR ALL / An important timber source for Abodo is from Pan Pac Forest Products where they actively manage their forests for the benefit of people and the planet.

Pan Pac teams use a surveying app to monitor performance at their sites. This enables them to monitor the preservation of indigenous forest areas and archaeological sites, to check on water control infrastructure, and to track native bird sightings.

It is also a way to obtain and share data on the forestry operations, to ensure the people working for Pan Pac are well looked after and work is carried out efficiently.

For Pan Pac’s in-depth sustainability measures, read here>> https://bit.ly/SpotlightPanPac

Photography: Simon Cartwright Photography - Commercial

Due to the timber’s lightweight nature in comparison with hardwood products, Vulcan Screening proved an apt choice for the tall length wave profile battens, used by architects Lovell Burton to provide privacy and solar heat gain regulation at House on the Bay.

These wave profile timber battens also add texture and tactility to the home’s concrete walls reflecting shelter, enclosure and protection. Finished in the warm tones of Protector - Straw the timber complements the interior palette which brings in the colours of the sand and dune grasses that grow beside the Brighton Beach track.

Architect: Lovell Burton Architecture
Builder: Vaughan Constructions
Timber distributor: Britton Timbers
Photography: Rory Gardiner

| House on the Bay - Melbourne, Australia | Vulcan Screening, Custom Profile in Protector - Straw |

Read here >> https://bit.ly/HouseOnTheBay

RANGE UPDATE / In New Zealand, our Vulcan Cladding range now includes two options;
1. the original Architectural Series (now in its tenth year) and,
2. the new Standard Series.

What’s the difference between the two? The main difference lies in the grade of timber used.

The Architectural Series is our premium cladding product, crafted from Clear 1 grade feed stock timber to deliver a clean, high-end aesthetic.

The Standard Series is made from Clear 2 grade feed stock timber and brings a light natural character to the timber’s appearance – ideal for mid-range builds where premium clear lengths are not always required.

The Standard Series is also available in a limited range of colours and profiles. As a result, the Standard Series is available at a lower, more accessible price.

Order a sample to see for yourself here >> https://bit.ly/AbodoSamples

RENO WITH TIMBER / While trends in interior design and architecture can be short lived, timber has a timeless look that can be easily integrated with changing styles.

Pale timbers tones can be used to brighten a space, while darker, richer wood can give a more moody and traditional look.

Many designers have seen the benefit of adding timber to ceilings, bringing the warmth of wood overhead as seen here at the Compact City Bungalow project.

Read more here>> https://bit.ly/EnhancingRenovationProjects

Architect: Megan Edwards Architects
Builder: LnB Construction
Photography: Carme Aguayo Photography

Sanctum House uses a mix of esoteric handmade bricks and richly toned Vulcan timber cladding in Ebony. For continuity indoors, this combination of materials and colours then flows through to interior linings, being particularly effective in the double volume kitchen and living space.

The dark timber upper level and base of gritty, creamy grey bricks is joined by the rich golden hues of the timber kitchen cabinetry, warming the space with complementary texture and colour. This addition to the minimal palette continues throughout the interiors in the form of furnishings and linings, bringing out the deepness of the Ebony tone in the Vulcan-lined walls.

From the mezzanine hallway upstairs, Vulcan timber in Ebony is used for sleek, hidden doors accessing the private gym as well as gifting a moody, masculine look for other interior walls.

Architect: Churchill Architects
Interior designer: Symmetrie Interior Design + Styling Studio
Builder: 3D Construction and Developments
Photography: Anjie Blair

| Sanctum House - Tasmania, Australia | Vulcan Cladding in Protector - Ebony |

Read here>> https://bit.ly/ProjectSanctumHouse