Abodo Wood

Abodo Vulcan® Shingles offer the perfect finishing touch!

Providing weather-tightness through the toughest of demands, our Vulcan Shingles enable The Vulcan Timber Sauna to naturally flex with heat and moisture in a beautiful finish that performs reliably in all conditions.

Read the full story via link in bio >> https://www.abodo.co.nz/projects/the-vulcan-timber-sauna

Architect: Made By Hideaway
Photographer: Keane

| The Vulcan Timber Sauna - Auckland, New Zealand | Vulcan Cladding, Vulcan Panelling, Vulcan Joinery, Vulcan Shingles |

Great interiors aren’t just seen - they are felt.

Vulcan® timber brings refined aesthetics, proven performance, and the creative freedom to shape distinctive interiors.

With rich tactile textures and a subtle, toasty aroma, Vulcan timber transforms everyday spaces into sensory, biophilic environments. Crafted through Abodo’s advanced heat-tempering process, it offers the creative freedom to shape distinctive interiors with a flawless vertical grain. More than just defining a room, it actively elevates how we experience it.

Featured projects:

1 & 6) Pohuehue House | Mahurangi, NZ
2) Finca Talluca | Currumbin Valley, AU
3) Roscommon House | Western AU
4) Dunlop Hub | Wanaka, NZ
5) Elanora Residence | Sunshine Coast, AU

Ready to experience Vulcan firsthand? Tap the link to order a free sample>> https://www.abodo.co.nz/resources/articles/vulcan-interior-feature-timber

Heat Tempered Timber = Enhanced Performance

Heat tempering (also known as thermal modification) is a game-changer. It boosts the timber’s stability and lifespan, turning it into a stronger, more environmentally responsible building material.

Since the technology was first developed in the ‘90s, thermally modified wood has been growing in popularity, and for good reason.

Follow our link in bio to learn more>> https://www.abodo.co.nz/resources/articles/heat-tempered-timber-enhanced-performance

Form meets function in this all-timber outdoor sauna, thoughtfully designed for wellness and relaxation. The Vulcan Timber Sauna’s brief required a wellness space that blends seamlessly into an established pool area, providing an easy transition between hot and cold therapies

“Abodo Vulcan was selected because it is thermally modified through a heat and steam process, rather than chemically treated. This process alters the timber’s cell structure, reducing its moisture uptake and improving its dimensional stability, making it particularly well suited to the demands of a sauna environment.” - Rick Hill, @‌madebyhideaway

Read the full story via >> https://www.abodo.com.au/projects/the-vulcan-timber-sauna

Architect: Made By Hideaway
Photographer: Keane

| The Vulcan Timber Sauna - Auckland, New Zealand | Vulcan Cladding, Vulcan Panelling, Vulcan Joinery, Vulcan Shingles |

Before the first Vaaro board left the pilot plant, there were five years of research behind it.

Creating a new class of feature timber required more than a great idea. It demanded scientific rigour, global testing partnerships, and a determination to challenge what's possible with timber.

Led by Abodo's innovation and R&D teams, and supported by Ministry for Primary Industries throughout the development process, Vaaro was shaped through extensive testing and independently verified performance data.

Today, Vaaro stands as proof that innovation, when backed by expertise and persistence, can redefine the future of timber architecture.

See link in bio to read the full journey >> https://www.abodo.co.nz/resources/articles/the-making-of-abodo-vaaro-fire