Vulcan® / A Genuine Alternative to Western Red Cedar

New Zealand crafted alternative to Western Red Cedar

Abodo's Vulcan timber possesses the beauty and performance of old growth timbers like Western Red Cedar. Tried and tested, Vulcan has proven to withstand New Zealand's harsh and varied weather conditions, with these additional benefits:

• Consistent unique engineered vertical grain resulting in a premium and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

• Vulcan Cladding's Architectural Series is virtually knot free sourced from clears grade timber with no visible defects.

• A versatile feature timber with a range of profiles and finishes to achieve high-end architectural designs.

• Manufactured and supplied locally from New Growth, rapidly renewable New Zealand Radiata.

Builder-friendly and built to last

• Length certainty is available through our finger-jointed Vulcan Nexus Cladding

• Vulcan Cladding is available in select lengths* preferred by builders

• Fast and easy to install with its tongue and groove weatherboard system and secret fixing option

• Protector™ coating has been developed and tested specifically for Vulcan timber for optimal performance

• For mid-range and budget-conscious builds, Standard Series is available - possessing all the high performing properties of the Architectural Series, but with a light natural character to the timber's appearance

*Check with the Abodo team for availability.

Patented vertical grain performance

• Vulcan has Durability Class 2(AS5604) – above ground, being a viable alternative to Western Red Cedar

• 25 year warranty for Vulcan Cladding, Screening and Panelling

• An ideal timber choice for both exterior and interior applications like cladding, battens, posts, beams, and panelling

• Suitable for coating with dark colours, including black

• Proven strength over time – after 7.5 years of outdoor testing, Abodo’s timber significantly outperformed Canadian Western Red Cedar heartwood. See table here and read the full report.

Climate-conscious design

• Vulcan is made from FSC® certified plantation New Zealand grown Radiata with full chain of custody verification

• Declare Certified ’Red List Free’ by the Living Futures Institute

• Verified carbon storing timber as evidenced by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

• Efficient local supply chain minimises embodied energy, with initial wood processing occurring next to the forest then shipped to regional parts of New Zealand for local processing

Finish + Colour

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