Abodo Vulcan®

Abodo Vulcan® Cladding is a premium vertical-grain weatherboard made from thermally modified Radiata Pine grown and manufactured in New Zealand.

Type of use

Commercial, Residential

Specs

Product: Abodo Vulcan® Cladding – Vertical Grain

Species: Thermally Modified Radiata Pine (Pinus radiata)

Origin: Grown and manufactured in New Zealand

Construction: Laminated vertical-grain orientation

Series: Architectural Series and Standard Series

Architectural profiles: WB12 180 × 18 mm; Fineline WB12F 180 × 18 mm; WB12 135 × 18 mm; WB12 90 × 60 mm; WB12 90 × 40 mm; WB12 90 × 18 mm; WB18 135 × 18 mm; WB18 180 × 18 mm; WB21 135 × 18 mm

Standard profiles: WB18 135 × 18 mm and WB18 180 × 18 mm

Typical lengths: 3.6, 4.2 and 4.8 m; mixed lengths from 1.2 m, subject to availability

Finish: Fine bandsawn as standard; brushed finish available on selected Architectural Series products

Treatment: Thermally modified using a 230°C schedule; TPX H2F treatment as standard, with H3 LOSP treatment available for applicable locations

Durability: Class 1 under EN 350-1 and Class 2 above ground under AS 5604

Moisture content: Approximately 7% ±2% at dispatch

Average density: Approximately 420 kg/m³

Fire classification: Group 3 under AS 5637; enquire regarding bushfire-zone applications

Warranty: 25 years against fungal and termite attack, subject to terms and conditions

Certifications: FSC® Mix, Environmental Product Declaration S-P-01543 and Declare Red List Free

Features

• Thermally modified Radiata Pine
• Patented vertical-grain construction
• Enhanced stability and reduced resin content
• FSC®-certified plantation timber
• Architectural and Standard Series
• Vertical and horizontal profile options
• Secret-fix profiles available
• Fine bandsawn and brushed textures
• Factory-applied colours available
• EPD and Declare Red List Free certified
• Stores 7.56 kg+ of carbon per square metre
• 25-year fungal and termite warranty

Scope of use

Designed for above-ground residential and light-commercial applications, including exterior wall cladding, soffits and interior wall linings. Suitable profiles may be installed vertically or horizontally. Treatment, coating and fixing requirements should be selected for the project location and exposure conditions.

Sustainability

Vulcan Cladding is manufactured from FSC®-certified New Zealand plantation timber. Each square metre stores more than 7.56 kg of carbon—more than twice the carbon emitted during manufacturing. The product is supported by Environmental Product Declaration S-P-01543 and is Declare certified Red List Free.

Installation & Care

Install in accordance with current Abodo technical documentation and relevant Australian building requirements. Vertical cladding must be installed over horizontal structural cavity battens, while a drained cavity system is recommended for optimal weather protection.

Use appropriate hot-dipped galvanised or stainless-steel fixings, with stainless steel required in sea-spray zones. Seal all cut ends and apply the specified coating to all faces before installation. Wash annually, inspect every two summers and recoat approximately every two to three years, or as required by exposure conditions.