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Vulcan Smooth Decking
Description

Abodo Vulcan Smooth Decking is created from thermally modified Radiata Pine sourced from Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified New Zealand plantation forests.

Treated with a low VOC organic preservative system (OPX) that includes a water repellent. Abodo’s thermal modification process ensures a reduced equilibrium moisture content for increased stability.

Vulcan Smooth Decking is graded with semi-vertical grain orientation, and has a beautiful, homogeneous brown timber finish. Available in a smooth dressed uncoated surface.

  • Profile: DK4R
  • 140x27mm
Key Features
  • Thermally modified, and graded with a semi vertical grain orientation, and reduced resin content which means the timber has great stability even in harsh conditions
  • Reduced resin content, resulting in enhanced stability through all weathers
  • Natural and sustainable, with timber sourced from rapidly renewable New Zealand plantation forests
  • Treated with an organic preservative system that includes a water repellent for superior durability
  • Easy to work with, cut and fix — does not require pre-drilling, allowing for faster installation
  • Provides a beautiful, homogeneous brown tone that silvers off — suits a wide range of architectural styles
Categories
Decking
Declare LBC Red List Free
Declare LBC Red List Free
FSC Certified
FSC Certified
NZ Made
NZ Made
Scope of Use
  • Vulcan Smooth Decking is designed to be used as a decking timber fixed on buildings in accordance with NZS 3604 clause 7.4.
  • Residential use
  • Available in a smooth dressed uncoated surface.
Limitations on Use
  • Must be designed and installed in accordance with the Abodo technical literature
  • Colour variation may occur due to variation in the natural substrate — colour may change/fade as part of the 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 Cladding is covered by a 15 year Built to Last Warranty.
Documents
BPIS Vulcan Decking
Data Sheet: Vulcan Decking

2023

Data Sheet: Vulcan Smooth Decking

2023

Abodo Declare Certification

2014-2025

Abodo Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

2020

Abodo FSC Certificate

2023-2028

Abodo on Masterspec
Abodo Built to Last Warranty
Decking Maintenance Guidelines

v1 2021

Abodo Brochure
Vulcan Thermally Modified Timber Fact Sheet

2017

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

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