Engineered from heat-tempered plantation timber with a unique vertical grain structure, Abodo Vulcan® Screening offers outstanding durability and performance in external applications. Designed to endure Australia’s extreme climates, it resists cupping, warping, and shrinkage while maintaining clean, modern lines and a natural timber aesthetic. Used to striking effect on the award-winning House on the Bay in Melbourne, Vulcan Screening demonstrates exceptional architectural versatility and elegance.
Lightweight and stable, Vulcan Screening simplifies installation, requiring fewer fixings than heavier hardwoods. It is treated to H3 level with LOSP (Light Organic Solvent Preservative), ensuring long-term resistance to termites and fungal decay. The result is a renewable, low-maintenance, and non-toxic timber solution that performs beautifully across residential, commercial, and coastal applications.
Available in brushed or bandsawn finishes, Vulcan Screening can be customised in a wide palette of Protector Colour tones including Nero, Ebony, Graphite, Walnut, Teak, Iron Vitriol, Natural, Straw, White, and Sioo:x Weathered. With a 25-year warranty, this is a responsible and future-focused alternative to traditional cedar or imported hardwood screening products.
1. What is Abodo Vulcan® Screening made from?
Vulcan Screening is made from thermally modified New Zealand Radiata Pine, a rapidly renewable plantation timber. The timber undergoes Abodo’s proprietary heat-tempering process, which enhances its stability, durability, and resistance to decay without using harmful chemicals.
2. How does the thermal modification process improve performance?
Thermal modification changes the wood’s cellular structure, reducing its ability to absorb moisture. This results in superior dimensional stability—meaning the timber is far less likely to warp, cup, or shrink in extreme conditions—while also improving durability and reducing susceptibility to fungal attack.
3. Is Vulcan Screening suitable for coastal or humid environments?
Yes. Vulcan Screening performs exceptionally well in coastal and high-humidity climates, thanks to its thermal modification and LOSP H3 treatment. It’s resistant to moisture movement and insect attack, making it ideal for façades, screens, and fences near the coast.
4. What finishes and colours are available?
Vulcan Screening can be finished in either brushed or bandsawn textures, offering different tactile and visual effects. It’s available in a wide selection of Protector Colour tones, including Nero, Ebony, Graphite, Walnut, Teak, Iron Vitriol, Natural, Straw, White, and Sioo:x Weathered.
5. How long will Vulcan Screening last?
When installed and maintained according to Abodo’s guidelines, Vulcan Screening offers a 25-year warranty against fungal decay and insect damage. Its durability, combined with sustainable sourcing, makes it an excellent long-term exterior timber solution.
6. Does Vulcan Screening require much maintenance?
Maintenance requirements are minimal compared to untreated or non-modified timbers. Regular cleaning and periodic recoating of the exterior finish help maintain colour and surface protection. Over time, uncoated timber will naturally silver as part of the weathering process.
7. Is Vulcan Screening treated with harmful chemicals?
No. Vulcan Screening is treated with LOSP (Light Organic Solvent Preservative) to H3 level, which is non-arsenic and non-toxic. It’s a safe, environmentally responsible treatment designed to extend service life without compromising health or sustainability.
8. Can Vulcan Screening be used vertically or horizontally?
Yes. The product’s high dimensional stability allows for both vertical and horizontal installations, giving architects and designers full creative flexibility in façade and screening applications.
9. How does Vulcan Screening compare to Western Red Cedar?
Vulcan Screening offers a comparable aesthetic to cedar but with better stability, environmental credentials, and local availability. Made from plantation timber rather than old-growth species, it’s a more sustainable choice while still providing excellent workability and appearance.
10. Where can I buy Abodo Vulcan Screening in Australia?
Duce Architectural Timbers proudly supplies Abodo Vulcan® Screening to builders, architects, and designers across Queensland, New South Wales, and eastern Australia. Contact our team for technical guidance, samples, or a customised quote for your project.
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