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Shades of Grey - The Low Maintenance Finish for Timber Cladding

Many home owners and architects are searching for a low maintenance finish for their timber weatherboards or timber decking.The answer is quite simple.

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It’s Only a Primer!

The pink or beige primer commonly applied to timber weatherboards and joinery is a thin ”holding primer” designed to provide temporary protection during the building process.

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How to Fix a Deck – The Basics

When fixing down your timber decking, don’t go cheap. It pays to use the correct fastener.

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Eco Wood Selection [Video]

As dramatic as it sounds, selecting sustainable wood products is critical for the health of the planet.

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Sustainable Architecture [Video]

Sustainability in architecture is more than just a buzz word.

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Decking Installation – Common Problems [Video]

Decking timber is highly exposed to New Zealand’s wet conditions and high UV – which makes it challenging for even the finest timbers to stay straight and true.

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Timber Cladding: The New Alternative in Natural Wood Cladding [Video]

Many exterior timbers are treated with toxic chemicals or are harvested from unsustainable sources.

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Improving Home Design [Video]

Think about designing your own home? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Tackle Mould and Stain on Wood [Video]

Moulds, lichen and stains are common on aged exterior wood.

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What You Should Know about Chemically Treated Timber [Video]

Many exterior wood products are treated with wood preservatives – some of which are more toxic than others.

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The Red List – Materials to Watch out For!

The Living Building Challenge is a holistic sustainable building program created by the International Living Future Institute.

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The Relative Toxicity of Wood Preservatives: Eco Building

Not all wood preservatives are created equal.

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