Abodo
Abodo crafts timbers with lasting beauty that are safe for people and the environment. Many exterior timbers are harvested from unsustainable old growth forests or are treated with harmful chemicals. Our timbers stand the test of time, they are beautiful, durable and rapidly renewable. Formed in 2001 by the Gudsell family, Abodo remains a New Zealand-owned, family business with a purpose.
Abodo
Our design ethos has two core components:
Lifetime beauty – Abodo timbers are crafted to be enjoyed for years to come. Designed to age with grace, our timbers have exceptional weatherability and maintain their durability and beauty for a lifetime.
With tomorrow in mind – Our timbers are harvested from New Zealand’s FSC® certified rapidly renewable plantation forests. They are ethically crafted with respect from beginning to end, allowing us to meet today’s increasing needs without disadvantaging future generations.
Vertical Grain
A renewable alternative to Western Red Cedar, Vulcan is New Zealand’s first carbon negative feature timber.
The thermal modification process used in its production results in a stable timber with low moisture content – meaning it won’t warp, cup or bleed.
This also makes Vulcan Cladding – Vertical Grain suitable for coating in dark colours, even in warm climates. Create clean lines using various profiles, including vertical shiplap and bevel back.
With a variety of coatings, finishes and profile options, Vulcan is perfect for bespoke architectural aesthetics and applications.
As the thermal modification process is preservative and chemical free, it is also safe and effective for interior applications and joinery.
Vulcan is manufactured with a patented process resulting in an engineered vertical grain orientation that reduces cracking and enables stable weathering long term.
Environmental Product Declaration and Declare Red List Free certified, each square metre of 20mm thick Vulcan Cladding stores 9.74 kg of carbon.
Origin
New Zealand
Durability
Class 1 – Very Durable
Moisture Content
Approx. 6-8%
Density
Approx. 420kg/m3
Dimensions
Sizes available from 25 x 50mm to 25 x 200mm
Lengths
2.4m – 3.9m
Movement
Low Moisture Movement
Sustainability
FSC Certified from well managed and regulated forests.
Treatment
Natural, Charred, Opaque, Translucent, Wood Stains, Burnblock and Teknoclad Silver
Surface Finishes
There are a range of different surface finishes that we can offer, each one varying in appearance.
Once a preferred surface finish has been identified, we can offer options based on the most suitable timber species and coating systems.
Find out more about the surface finishes that we offer.
Planed
Planed timber has been machined to leave an elegant, smooth finish all the way around the board. As a result, a planed surface finish is a common choice when specifying timber cladding.
A planed finish is also referred too as a ‘dressed’ finish and is available in a wide range of timber species.
Sawn
A sawn face is produced by passing the timber through a band saw in order to leave a rustic and more textured finish on the face of the timber. A sawn face is popular in rural locations or where projects require more character from the cladding.
A sawn face can be applied to a range of timber species.
Structured (Wire Brushed)
Structuring is an in-house process where we remove the softer part of the grain from the timber, leaving the harder grain tightened, adding further character to the timber.
Structuring can also be referred to as wire brushing and can be carried out on a range of timber species. The depth of the structuring can vary from species to species depending on the timbers density.
Abodo - Natural
Abodo - NZ Brushed - Teknoclad Silver Sand
Abodo - NZ Brushed - Teknoclad Silver Slate
Coating and Treatments
If left uncoated, Abodo will naturally weather. We offer a range of coating systems for Abodo in order to meet a range of design requirements. Due to the stability of Abodo it is well suited to opaque and translucent coatings, wood stains and pre-weathered coating systems.
Opaque Coatings
Opaque coating systems are a solid colour which delivers a consistent finish. Due to the high amounts of pigment in the coating the colour from the grain of the timber is hidden, resulting in a uniform finish to each length of timber.
Translucent Coatings
Translucent coating systems for external applications.
Translucent coating systems offer a natural and decorative appearance while providing optimal protection to a timber substrate. A careful balance of pigments and binders mean the coating accentuates the grain of the timber, delivering a natural appearance.
Depending on the coating manufacturer, translucent coatings can vary from either two or three coat systems.
Wood Stains
Wood Stain coating systems for external applications.
Wood Stain coating systems offer an extremely natural and rustic appearance. They are a matte finish with high penetration properties, which are low-film forming on the surface of the timber. Wood stain coating systems soak into the timber and offer excellent UV protection and high water vapour permeability.
Charred Timber
Our Charred timber cladding range has been created in order to offer a similar charred timber aesthetic, while overcoming the issues often encountered with the traditional treatment method.
Teknoclad Silver
Teknoclad Silver provided timber with an even, natural grey tone which erodes overtime and encourages a harmonious transition to natural weathering.
Our Projects
Looking for inspiration? Have a look at some of our completed projects.
Omaze Lake District House
Structured
Chichester House (Grand Designs)
Structured
Reservoir Lane
Planed
Barnsnap House
Sawn
Starbucks
Planed
Rock Lobster
Planed
Testing Facility
We test our products using both accelerated weather testing machines and real world testing in our bespoke external testing programme, the first of its kind in the UK. Our testing field was designed and built in collaboration with our coating partners as well as brands like Accoya and Abodo. We even have our products on exposure testing in Malaysia and the Netherlands.
All of this information allows us to advise clients and architects on the most suitable specification for their project. It also allows us to demonstrate how different coatings perform on a range of timber species, as well as highlighting the issues that can be caused when a coating system is incorrectly specified.
Looking to start your project
For any pre-sale questions or general inquiries please use the contact form or details below and a member of our team will be in touch.