Vulcan®: A Proven Feature Timber Batten

Vulcan Screening is a popular choice as a high performing facade and interior feature batten. Order a selection of sample sizes.

Why Choose Abodo® Vulcan Timber?

Vulcan® timber is a sustainable feature timber alternative to hardwoods in beauty and performance. ​

Enhanced through natural innovation, Vulcan has proven to withstand harsh and varied Australian weather conditions for 10 years, with these additional benefits:​

  • Unique engineered vertical grain resulting in a premium and aesthetically pleasing appearance.​​
  • Virtually knot free sourced from clear grade timber with no visible defects.​​
  • A versatile feature timber with a range of profiles and finishes to achieve high-end architectural designs.​
Cardrona Cabin Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood 2

Vulcan Screening timber in a rainscreen application fully clads the roof and sides of Abodo’s showroom.

Built to Last + Climate Conscious
  • Less movement and superior coating performance, means Vulcan timber is half the maintenance of an oiled hardwood.​
  • Thermally modified for superior stability and durability.​
  • H3 treated to Australian standards and proven to be resistant to Australian termites.​
  • Vulcan is made from FSC® certified plantation New Zealand grown Radiata with full chain of custody verification.​​
  • Declare Certified ’Red List Free’ by the Living Futures Institute.​​
  • Verified carbon storing timber as evidenced by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).​
House On The Bay Melbourne Australia Vulcan Screening Abodo Wood 03

Custom Vulcan Screening battens provide elegance, shade andprivacy to House on the Bay on Melbourne’s waterfront.

Lifetime Beauty + Applications​
  • Vulcan timber has Durability Class 2 (AS5604) - above ground. ​
  • 25 year warranty for fungal and insect attack.​​
  • A versatile feature timber used to bring cohesion to commercial and residential projects with the choice of cladding, battens, panelling and interior fit outs.​​
  • Vulcan is light and straight to work with, providing an exceptional level of detail and a high quality finish.​
  • Being half the weight of most Australian hardwoods, it is ideal for privacy and shade façade screening.​​
  • Suitable for coating with dark colours, including black, without warping or cupping.​​
  • Minimal leaching and easy to work with.
Compact Central City Bungalow Vulcan Timber Abodo Wood 4

Vulcan Screening battens backed by acoustic blankets provide noise insulation in this compact city extension.

Finish + Colour

Available in brushed or bandsawn finishes, to customise your design. Brushed brings additional texture.

* Colour variation may occur due to variation in the natural substrate. Colour may change/fade as part of the weathering process.

Send me a selection of Vulcan Screening batten sample* sizes.​

*Samples will be uncoated

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