Flame shield® is a specially engineered Modwood board that incorporates a fire-retardant additive. Previously, decking options for bushfire-prone areas were limited, but this has now changed. Flame shield® is suitable for use in BAL-12.5, BAL-19, BAL-29, and BAL-40 areas, offering the appearance and feel of traditional timber decking while providing enhanced fire resistance.
FAQs
YES, MODWOOD FLAME SHIELD® DECKING IS RATED FOR BUSHFIRE-PRONE AREAS WITH A BAL-40 RATING, MAKING IT SUITABLE FOR HIGH-RISK ZONES. HOWEVER, STANDARD MODWOOD BOARDS ARE NOT FIRE-RATED AND CANNOT BE USED IN SUCH AREAS
MODWOOD IS IDEAL FOR USE IN MARINE OR POOLSIDE ENVIRONMENTS. IT IS RESISTANT TO SALT AIR AND WILL NOT SPLINTER, MAKING IT SAFE FOR BARE FEET
TO KEEP MODWOOD DECKING LOOKING GREAT, REGULAR SWEEPING AND CLEANING WITH MILD HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS ARE RECOMMENDED. FOR GENERAL DIRT AND GRIME, USE PRODUCTS LIKE SUGAR SOAP MIXED WITH WATER OR A COMPOSITE DECK CLEANER SUCH AS AQUALIS COMPOSITE BRIGHT. AVOID HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANERS, AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE DECK'S SURFACE. FOR STUBBORN STAINS, PRODUCTS LIKE KENCO DEGREASER OR SOSAFE DECK CLEANING SOLUTIONS ARE EFFECTIVE WHEN SCRUBBED IN AND RINSED OFF GENTLY
MODWOOD DECKING IS AVAILABLE IN A CAREFULLY CURATED SELECTION OF COLORS THAT SUIT VARIOUS STYLES AND APPLICATIONS. THE NATURAL GRAIN COLLECTION OFFERS A REALISTIC TIMBER-LIKE APPEARANCE WITH TONES SUCH AS BLACK BEAN, JARRAH, SILVER GUM, AND SAHARA, WHICH RANGE FROM DEEP BROWNS AND WARM REDS TO LIGHTER, CONTEMPORARY GREYS.
FOR FIRE-RATED AREAS, THE FLAME SHIELD® RANGE IS AVAILABLE IN MATCHING COLORS TO THE NATURAL GRAIN COLLECTION, PROVIDING CONTINUITY IN DESIGN FOR BUSHFIRE-PRONE ZONES WHILE ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH BAL-40 REQUIREMENTS. THESE COLORS RETAIN THE WOOD-GRAIN TEXTURE FOR AN AUTHENTIC LOOK.
EACH SHADE IN THE MODWOOD LINEUP IS DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT OUTDOOR SPACES, PROVIDING BOTH AESTHETIC APPEAL AND FUNCTIONALITY. THE COLOR PALETTE MAY APPEAR SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT IN VARYING LIGHTING CONDITIONS, SO VIEWING SAMPLES IS RECOMMENDED FOR ACCURATE SELECTION.
MODWOOD RECOMMENDS USING APPROPRIATE SCREWS SPECIFIED IN THEIR INSTALLATION GUIDE TO ENSURE A SECURE FIT AND AVOID SPLITTING OR DAMAGE. FOR CONCEALED FIXING, THE MODWOOD KLEVAKLIP SYSTEM IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
