Abodo®
What is it?
Abodo Vulcan® products are made from thermally modified (TMT) clears grade FSC© certified New Zealand radiata pine. Thermal modification dramatically increases the durability and stability of wood and results in an aesthetically pleasing brown colouration – effectively creating a new sustainable, environmentally friendly timber species. Thermal modification is achieved simply by using steam and high temperatures in excess of 200 degrees Celsius. The real trick to the process is in the cooling and reconditioning phase. This is achieved by using purpose-built computer-controlled kilns that ensure every stick of timber is modified to the correct specification and quality. At the end of the process the chemical and physical properties have been permanently changed.
Abodo Key Features
- Patented vertical grain technology for enhanced stability and visual appeal.
- Beautiful chocolate brown colour (will weather to grey if left uncoated)
- Naturally durable in above-ground exterior applications, no chemical preservatives required, friendly to people and the planet
- 50% less swelling and shrinkage than radiata pine, more stable with less movement in service
- Extractives and resins driven out of the wood, reducing resin bleed in service
- Improved thermal properties, 20–30% better thermal performance than radiata pine
- Clears grade timber in long lengths, resulting in less wastage during installation
- Made from New Zealand plantation timber, a truly renewable, carbon negative building product
Why Choose Abodo®?
- Carbon Stored: Each square metre of Vulcan Cladding stores 7.56kg+ of carbon, helping to reduce the embodied carbon in your project by 60% more than average timbers.
- Renewable Resource: Responsibly harvested from sustainably managed forests.
- Stability: Thermally modified at 230°C, increasing stability by 50%, ensuring consistent performance and dimensional integrity.
- Durability: Rated 25+ years above ground, outperforming untreated or low-durability species.
- Built to Last Warranty: Backed by a 25-year warranty for above-ground applications.
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