Wood Watch

THE NZ WOOD UPDATE ABOUT FOR DIYERS and HOMEMAKERS

Timber floors for climate control

A swing towards environmentally friendly products combined with wood's warming aesthetic, is fuelling a growing interest in timber flooring, specialists say. Read the article here.
Red Beech floor

Sustainable decking proves popular

A sustainable Pinus radiata alternative to hardwood decking is proving popular in both New Zealand and overseas. Rotorua-based outdoor wood products manufacturer, Verda New Zealand Limited, provided a decking solution for the First Light House Solar Decathlon project.
Read more about Verda here.

Cross Laminated Timber for Christchurch

Cross laminated timber (sometimes called 'jumbo ply'), is now widely used internationally as a structural alternative to concrete and steel for multi-storey buildings, and deemed quake resistant, is soon to be manufactured in New Zealand. Watch a video of a CLT quake-test on your NZ Wood hub-page.

Solid timber benchtops hold their own

Solid timber can be used in all wet areas around your home, such as kitchens and bathrooms thanks to new coating applications. Using a specially formulated resin-based finish, it makes the timber heat resistant, water proof and easy to clean. Read the NZ Wood findings here.

How wood I....? Timber stairs and steps

Timber stairs are normally custom-built in a joinery shop. This easy how-to-guide helps you to order the perfect set of stairs and then install them yourself. It also gives you two options on how to build a simple set of outdoor steps.
View our guide here (PDF file).

I have a sinking feeling....

NZ Wood loves timber so much that even while on an overseas holiday, one team member managed to snap up some interesting wood pics. This sink was found in an early 20th century English castle built by Julius Drewe. Read more here to find the logic behind using timber in their sinks.

Events and Competitions
RMB House of the Year regional results coming in

The Registered Master Builders House of the Year and Commercial Project Awards start with regional finalists. So far results are posted for Ashburton, Auckland, Manawatu, Marlborough, Nelson, South Canterbury, Southern, Taranaki, Waikato and West Coast. Read the results here.

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