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Vulcan Smooth Decking
Created from thermally modified, rapidly renewable plantation timber, Abodo Vulcan® Smooth Decking will produce a natural and inviting exterior space for your home.
Also crafted from heat tempered, rapidly renewable New Zealand Radiata, and available in a smooth dressed surface, Abodo Vulcan Smooth Decking will create a natural, inviting exterior space for your home.
To further the stability of the wood, it is graded with semi-vertical grain orientation and is treated with a low VOC organic preservative system (OPX) that includes a water repellent, resulting in superior durability and termite resistance.
Due to Abodo’s unique heat tempering process, Vulcan Smooth Decking has a reduced equilibrium moisture content which increases its stability.
Unlike most hardwoods, Vulcan Decking does not require pre-drilling. It’s easy to work with, cut and fix, making it a favoured material among professional and DIY builders alike.
Finish + Colour
* Colour variation may occur due to variation in the natural substrate. Colour may change/fade as part of the weathering process.
Vulcan - Uncoated
* Colour variation may occur due to variation in the natural substrate. Colour may change/fade as part of the weathering process.
Profile + Size
DK4R 140x27
No Orientation
Timber details
Natural Stability
Vulcan Decking is thermally modified, which means the timber has great stability even in harsh conditions.
Easy Fix
Unlike hardwoods, in most situations Abodo products do not require pre-drilling - which means you can install faster.
Termite Resistant
Treated with OPX (water-based Azole Preservative) to H3 level. See 25 year warranty statement.
Non Arsenic
Non-toxic wood. Arsenic is a common preservative for exterior timber. This product does not contain arsenic.
Climate credentials
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.
Red List Free
Free from Red List chemicals as required by the Living Building Challenge.
FAQs
How do I install and fix Abodo decking timber?
Abodo kiln dried decking timber requires allowance for expansion when it gets wet, therefore a larger than normal gap needs to be left between boards- minimum 6mm in most cases.
We recommend fixing the boards with two stainless steel screws per joist in all cases such as the Abodo Decking Screw. Abodo decking is nice and easy to fix into – pre drilling is not required in most cases.
Joist centres should be at maximum 450mm in most cases. We recommended coating the wood all sides with oil and - regularly as required thereafter. Refer to product technical data sheet on the resources page for more specific info.
Is there a maintenance requirement for Abodo decking timber?
At a minimum, Abodo Wood products should be cleaned at least every 12 months with soapy water, a brush and water.
These are natural wood products, so some surface discoloration or mould and mildew may occur due to environmental conditions and exposure.
Heavier discoloration or mould growth can be removed with Rejuvenator or other similar oxygenating cleaner.
If coated, then the coating should be re-applied once it begins to fade or stop water beading, depending on the aspect to the weather re-coat cycle may be 12-18 months.
Please see our Maintenance Guidelines for more information.