Introducing New Growth ™ Feature Timbers, and a bold new look too.
Vulcan Cladding - Vertical Grain
Abodo's premium weatherboard product made using FSC® certified New Zealand plantation timber, thermally modified for superior beauty and durability.
A renewable alternative to Western Red Cedar, Abodo's Vulcan timber is verified to store more carbon than is used in its production.
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 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 and finishes, Vulcan is perfect for bespoke architectural aesthetics and applications.
As the thermal modification process is preservative and chemical free, Vulcan timber is ideal interior applications and joinery.
Additionally, 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 Vulcan Cladding stores 7.56kg+ of carbon.
Two of our Vulcan Cladding profiles are changing, read more here.
Grade + Appearance
Vulcan Cladding is now available in two ranges.
The Architectural Series is our premium cladding, ideal for architectural projects where a largely clear aesthetic is desired. This series includes a wider range of profiles, colours and finishes.
Our new Standard Series includes some knots and natural features, and is available in a select range of colours and profiles.
Architectural Series / a mainly clear grade, that allows limited natural features only.
Standard Series / has a touch of character from the timber’s natural features.
Finish + Colour
Choose brushed or bandsawn finishes, to customise your design. Brushed brings additional texture.
Click on each bandsawn colour swatch to see how the colours weather over time.
* Colour variation may occur due to variation in the natural substrate. Colour may change/fade as part of the weathering process.
Vulcan in Nero, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Ebony, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Graphite, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Walnut, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Teak, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Iron Vitriol, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Natural, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Straw, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Patina, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in White, bandsawn + brushed
Vulcan in Sioo:x (Weathered), bandsawn
Profile + Size
Our profiles vary depending on the range.
The Architectural Series offers a range of profiles and sizes, giving designers almost unlimited options to unleash their creativity.
This includes Abodo’s popular hidden fix system.
The Standard Series brings one hidden fix weatherboard profile that can be installed vertically or horizontally.
WB12 180x20
Vertical only
Fineline WB12F 180x20
Vertical only
WB12 138x20
Vertical only
WB12 90x60
Vertical only
WB12 90x40
Vertical only
WB12 90x20
Vertical only
WB10 180x20 (Until 31 Dec 2025)
Vertical & Horizontal
WB10 138x20 (Until 31 Dec 2025)
Vertical & Horizontal
WB18 135x18 (From 01 Sept 2025)
Vertical & Horizontal
WB18 180x18 (From 01 Sept 2025)
Vertical & Horizontal
Bevelback AW62 180x20
Horizontal only
Heat tempered timber
Vulcan timbers are treated with heat and steam rather than chemicals, which means the product is ‘pre-shrunk’ and will be more stable in service.
Natural Stability
Grown trees experience resistance (like wind for example) perpendicular to the grain, so it makes sense to produce wood products which are also cut perpendicular to the grain. Abodo Vulcan Cladding is vertical grain, which means weatherboards have greater stability and less surface cracking.
Natural Durability
This product is naturally durable, and contains no wood preservatives. Just as nature intended.
Climate credentials
Carbon Storage
Each square metre of Abodo's Vulcan solid timber is proven to store 7.56kg+ of carbon, more than twice the carbon emitted during the manufacturing process. This means carbon is essentially locked in the wood during its useful life.
Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Certified
A guarantee that forest products come from responsibly managed sources, including forest management and chain of custody.
Declare Certified
Declare certified Red List Free by the Living Futures Institute, the leading label in transparency for building products.
Timber details
CodeMark Certified
Certified for guaranteed acceptance with New Zealand Building Authorities and conformance with the New Zealand Building Code.
25 Year Warranty
Vulcan Cladding is covered by a 25 year Certificate of Warranty.
Vertical or Horizontal Cladding
Vulcan Cladding can be used in vertical or horizontal applications. WB10 and WB18 are secret fix profiles that can be used to create a vertical shiplap look.
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