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Vulcan Screening
Description

Engineered from thermally modified plantation timber with a unique vertical grain, Abodo Vulcan Screening is a high performance natural exterior timber. Derived from FSC® certified plantation Radiata Pine forests, this is an excellent renewable alternative to cedar for use in batten, louvre, post and beam applications.

With Abodo’s patented vertical grain orientation paired with the rigours of the thermal modification process, Vulcan Screening is a robust material that won’t warp or cup in extreme temperatures and is designed to weather gracefully in harsh environments.

Available in a bandsawn finish four sides. Standard sizes are listed below, with other sizes subject to minimum order volumes and lead times.

  • 18mm: x 42mm, 65mm, 88mm, 120mm, 138mm, 180mm
  • 42mm: x 42mm, 65mm, 88mm, 138mm, 180mm
  • 238x25mm
  • 290x32mm
  • 88x88m
  • 138x138mm
Key Features
  • Vulcan Screening is created from thermally modified rapidly renewable New Zealand Radiata Pine timber
  • Engineered with a vertical grain construction for superior weathering characteristics
  • Alternative to cedar for exterior elements for aesthetic appeal and to provide sun/privacy screening
  • 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
  • This product is naturally durable, and contains no wood preservatives
Declare LBC Red List Free
Declare LBC Red List Free
FSC Certified
FSC Certified
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use
  • Intended for above ground use in residential and light commercial buildings.
  • An excellent choice for appearance grade applications such as joinery, pergola, screening, facade fins and balustrading in-fill.
  • Screening for aesthetic and practical reasons including privacy and control of solar load.
Limitations on Use
  • Not suitable for use in load bearing structural applications or as a primary safety barrier in exterior situations
  • Must be designed and installed in accordance with the Abodo technical literature
  • Colour may change/fade as a part of the natural weathering process
Statement of Building Code Compliance

This product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

  • Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(b)
    B2 Durability: By assessment against the provisions of Acceptable Solutions B2/AS1 and E2/AS1, and testing and expert opinion with the provisions of Verification Method B2/VM1
Other Performance Attributes
  • 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.
  • Built to Last Warranty — Vulcan Screening is covered by a 15 year Built to Last Warranty.
Documents
Data Sheet: Vulcan Screening

2022

Abodo Declare Certification

2014-2025

Abodo Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

2020

Abodo FSC Certificate

2023-2028

Profile Drawings
Abodo Built to Last Warranty
Abodo Cladding & Screening Maintenance Guidelines

v1 Aug 2020

Vulcan Thermally Modified Timber Fact Sheet

2017

Finish & Colour
Additional Resources: Vulcan Screening

Abodo crafts timbers with lasting beauty that are safe for people and the environment.

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