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
MODWOOD DECKING IS BUILT FOR LONGEVITY AND CAN LAST FOR DECADES WITH MINIMAL MAINTENANCE. ITS DURABILITY DEPENDS ON PROPER INSTALLATION AND CARE
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 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 DESIGNED TO RESIST SCRATCHES, PARTICULARLY ON ITS BRUSHED SURFACE. HOWEVER, HEAVY OR SHARP OBJECTS MAY STILL CAUSE MARKS. PROTECTIVE PADS ON FURNITURE LEGS CAN HELP MINIMIZE SCRATCHES
MODWOOD IS COMPOSED OF A BLEND OF RECYCLED WOOD FIBERS AND PLASTICS, MAKING IT BOTH DURABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
