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 DECKING CAN BE USED FOR FASCIA APPLICATIONS. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO ENSURE PROPER VENTILATION AND SUPPORT
YES, YOU CAN COLLECT YOUR MATERIALS FROM FRANZ BUILDING SUPPLIES AT C2/174 BARRINGTON STREET, BIBRA LAKE WA 6163. OUR COLLECTION HOURS ARE MONDAY TO THURSDAY, 7:00 AM TO 4:30 PM, AND FRIDAY, 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. TO STREAMLINE THE PROCESS, WE RECOMMEND CONTACTING US IN ADVANCE AT (08) 9434 5775 OR SALES@FRANZBUILDINGSUPPLIES.COM.AU. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR VEHICLE IS SUITABLE FOR SAFE TRANSPORT, ADHERING TO WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ROAD SAFETY REGULATIONS.
MODWOOD DECKING IS BUILT FOR LONGEVITY AND CAN LAST FOR DECADES WITH MINIMAL MAINTENANCE. ITS DURABILITY DEPENDS ON PROPER INSTALLATION AND CARE
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 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
