Color shown is representative; actual appearance may vary with lighting, wood grain, and exterior exposure.
KAHU
Previously known as KAHU. KAHU Smooth forms a sleek impression with cool, gray tones and flat sawn texture. The finish settles into the wood’s natural grain, allowing lighter highlights and darker gray movement to shift subtly as light moves across the boards. Its silvery undertones make it suited for modern façades, soffits, and interior cladding in dry, high-exposure climates where a stable, pre-weathered wood character is desired.
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TextureSmoothRustic
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Grade Options
Select
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Finish
Oil
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Profile
T&G, S4S
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Application
Exterior Cladding, Interior Cladding
Sustainable by Design
FSC®-Certified: FSC® Mix Credit
Wood from Responsibly Managed Forests
LEED Credit Contribution
Supports LEED certification requirements
100% Recyclable & Reusable
Naturally renewable material
Zero VOC Finish (0 g/L)
Free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), solvents, and formaldehyde
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SPECIES
Thermally Modified Radiata Pine
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GRADE
Select
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PROFILES
T&G, S4S
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WIDTHS
T&G: 5-1/4″
S4S: 5-5/8″
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LENGTHS
6′-16′ Random Lengths
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THICKNESS
3/4″
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WARRANTY
25-Year Fungal Decay Protection
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TESTING
ASTM D5824 – Delamination Resistance
ASTM D4442 – Moisture Content Testing
Janka Hardness – 562 lbf
Abodo®: Thermally Modified Radiata Pine
Abodo is a premium thermally modified radiata pine cladding sourced from sustainably managed forests in New Zealand. The thermal modification process enhances the wood’s dimensional stability, durability, and long-term performance, making it well suited for demanding exterior applications. Specified for its balance of natural beauty, performance, and sustainability, Abodo offers warm tones, a refined grain, and the authentic character of real wood. As a renewable and responsibly sourced material, it is an ideal choice for both commercial and residential projects.
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Other Thermally Modified Cladding
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