Gracing the banks of Lake Whakamaru is The Chodge - a house within a house. The Abodo clad holiday house has an outer translucent shell, creating an exploration of the space between inside and outside.
While the unadorned outer structure draws on woolshed cues, the inside is completing lined with Vulcan Cladding’s Brushed Finish, creating warm and textural internal spaces for elevated liveability.
Architects: DCA Architects of Transformation
Video: HOME New Zealand
REVISIT / After 5+ years, we take a look at the Sioo:x coated Vulcan rainscreen cladding at Abodo’s Cardrona Cabin in Central Otago, New Zealand.
It is performing well in the alpine environment of harsh cold winters and hot summers, with just an annual wash so far.
Like any natural material, Vulcan timber takes some care, even with a coating applied - in this case, Sioo:x Wood Coating.
Check out the Sioo:x Wood Protection Manual for all the maintenance and application information for this type of coating >> https://bit.ly/SiooxManual
TIMBER TALK / We caught up on site with Marty the Scottish Builder from Sorenson Build to talk us through how to apply #sioox end grain sealer.
Learn more here >> https://bit.ly/400Jhlz
“We modify the cellular structure of the wood using only heat and steam” - Daniel Gudsell, founder of Abodo Wood discussing the genesis of our timber innovation.
Full Better Builder Podcast episode with Dan is available now>> https://bit.ly/TheTimberMan
#nztimber #betterbuilderpodcast #abodo #abodowood
TIMBER JOINERY / Carpenters at Catton Windows, Conservatories and Garden Rooms still maintain hand crafted joinery skills to an exceptionally high standard, with Abodo one of their trusted suppliers. Watch Catton Windows in action hand making Vulcan Joinery timber windows and doors in their Norfolk workshop.
Timber joinery has made a comeback in modern homes, due to its wellness and sustainability benefits with natural durability that lasts for generations. The experienced joiners at Catton Windows in the UK have been handcrafting windows and doors since 1987 and share our commitment to creating a better tomorrow.
Watch as the team at Catton Windows, Conservatories and Garden Rooms , craft a feature door with Abodo Vulcan Timber.
NEW COLOUR / Achieve a white weatherboard while still experiencing Vulcan timber’s unique grain and texture, with our plant-based Protector coating in White.
To begin with Vulcan timber’s thermally modified brown colour will be present, but will silver off on exposure to the elements to reveal more of the white hue of the Protector coating.
You can see this process in action in our Watch Me Weather video here.
Watch our Vulcan Cladding in Protector - Natural weather outside in an 18 month time-lapse video. We placed the weatherboards directly under the harsh New Zealand conditions, exposing them to all sorts of weather so you get an idea how the colour changes to help with your selection.
All Protector water borne stains will need to be reapplied every 2-4 years to maintain their colour, but also to help nourish and protect the Abodo exterior timber over time.
Iron Vitriol is a dark wood finish simulating an ancient Scandinavian timber treatment method. Watch how this iron surface-based treatment reacts quickly on Vulcan Cladding to take on an impressive dark brown black hue, developing over 8-10 months to a aged weathered aesthetic - suitable in urban or rural settings.
Could Iron Vitriol on Vulcan timber make an impact on your next project?
Learn some of the science behind heat-treating or thermally modifying timber, from Daniel Gudsell, founder and Managing Director of Abodo. Watch the clip to find out more >>
TIMBER TESTING / How do you determine the durability of timbers?
TIMBER TESTING / How do you determine the durability of timbers? The short answer is that it takes time and requires the comparison of an array of timber species - thermally modified as well as not. That’s what we have been doing over 7-8 years on “decay racks” at our Mangere, Auckland HQ. Watch to gain insight into how they work.
Side note: These decay racks are third party audited 💪
Darren from Texel Wood says it best...“Abodo is the greatest exterior wood on the planet.” He shares real-world proof of Vulcan timber’s stellar performance after 2 years being exposed to snow and icy conditions ❄️
Texel Wood is one of Abodo’s global distributors, based in Alberta, Canada.
