Thermally modified timber
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about thermally modified timber
Product • By Abodo • Vaaro® Fire
Vaaro® Fire
Abodo’s Vaaro® Fire is the only ultra-durable, fire compliant* timber available as a complete coated, tested product range - all from one trusted manufacturer.
With the natural beauty of timber from gold standard forestry sources, enhanced durability and proven fire compliance*, Vaaro brings performance without compromise. Vaaro has been tested extensively around the world to many major fire compliance standards* – both before and after weathering, in uncoated and coated form.
The accelerated weathering procedures used emulate long term exterior exposure, demonstrating world-leading fire performance and excellent leach resistance properties.
Vaaro is ideal for multi-residential and commercial projects where fire comp... More
Product • By Abodo • Vulcan Shingles
Vulcan Shingles
Wood products play a significant role in the circular economy. The circular economy is an economic model that aims to minimise waste and maximise the use of resources. At Abodo we have created a product from defective, re-worked thermally modified FSC®-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) New Zealand Radiata Pine in the form of our Vulcan Shingles.
The journey begins by taking cladding and screening offcuts from the production process, transforming what would have been discarded material into a valuable resource. These offcuts are carefully trimmed to a uniform 450mm length, ensuring efficient utilisation and reducing unnecessary waste. To achieve the desired width, the short-length pieces undergo an edge-ripping... More