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, LIKE ALL COMPOSITE MATERIALS, MODWOOD EXPANDS AND CONTRACTS WITH TEMPERATURE CHANGES. ADEQUATE SPACING DURING INSTALLATION IS NECESSARY TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS MOVEMENT
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
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
YES, MODWOOD IS MADE FROM APPROXIMATELY 90% RECYCLED MATERIALS, INCLUDING RECLAIMED WOOD WASTE AND RECYCLED PLASTIC, MAKING IT A SUSTAINABLE CHOICE. ADDITIONALLY, IT DOES NOT REQUIRE STAINING, PAINTING, OR SEALING, FURTHER REDUCING ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
