Anyone heard of Modwood, check out the site...interesting!
How do you all think it will go?
http://www.modwood.com.au/
Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 May 08, 2007 8:06 pm Anyone heard of Modwood, check out the site...interesting!
How do you all think it will go? http://www.modwood.com.au/ Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: MODWOOD 2May 08, 2007 8:16 pm I'm considering it for a patio project we have on the drawing board. A toss up between Modwood and Correctdek. I prefer the plain finished appearance of M/W over the faux woodgrain texture of the C/D. But C/D has the advantage of invisible fixing with a groove along the side of boards. General consensus is C/D is a better product. Also, M/W is narrower as opposed to C/D boards that are wider.
The jury's out, but I'm leaning towards Correctdek ATPIT. Ash. Re: MODWOOD 3May 08, 2007 8:23 pm Very good, I was thinking of giving the whole timber LOOK- A- LIKE thing a go for my
deck off my office….but I have since seen A PRODUCT….not this one!!! At a local club on their outdoor space and it scratched really badly from the chairs being dragged around on it. And we know this happens…..so I was a bit put off THAT brand for my decking. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: MODWOOD 4May 08, 2007 9:52 pm I've heard similar reports about M/W. Thinking about it, naturally the composite of polypropylene and timber pulp is going to be somewhat susceptible to scratching. I have a small sample of both M/W and C/D and have mucked around with the samples. C/D seems a little harder and the faux woodgrain textured surface is likely to not show scratches as much.
I'd be interested to hear from someone who has had either(or alternatives) for some time, and can say how they perform. Scratches can be easily buffed out, but overall performance is the main factor. Ash Re: MODWOOD 5May 08, 2007 9:57 pm Keep in mind that the 'club' you spoke of is probably subject to lots of abuse and commercial service. ANY decking materials will look pretty plain after that sort of service.
The main benefit of these composites is they don'y have the maintenance issues that timber boards do. Also, we aren't chopping trees down and possibly supporting illegal hardwood trade in foreign countries. Ash. Re: MODWOOD 6May 08, 2007 9:59 pm The one I saw had the nails put in too far to the end of the plank, and the plank split, no stopping that once it gets going. Builders fault there I think.
That put me off… as well as the chair scuffs I was making while shifting my butt from one chair to another!! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: MODWOOD 7Jun 10, 2007 10:04 pm Michelle we have Modwood on display down at D.I.Y. if you want to have a look. Under no circumstance should Modwood or similar product be nailed. The installation for these products are very specific and any warranty is voided if not followed Re: MODWOOD 9Jun 10, 2007 11:11 pm royalblue I think the key sentence from the web link is, "It is essential to pre-drill when fixing within 50mm of the end of the board.". Re: MODWOOD 11Jun 11, 2007 10:33 am Dukekamaya......where have you been???? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: MODWOOD 12Jun 11, 2007 8:08 pm Hi Michelle, we've been out of the house since Australia Day and just moved back in this weekend gone ( perfect weather!) In that time the roof has been off and replaced ( new trusses everything!) the entire house re-gyprocked and the whole internal layout changed, bedrooms carpeted, blackbutt floor throughout the rest, all new electrical wiring - yes I have been busy and have had no internet connection where we were renting.
Thers a mountain of work still to do - I still have to put the new kitchen in etc.! Good to be back anyway Re: MODWOOD 13Jun 14, 2007 8:18 pm I spoke to the rep today, Modwood can be nailed but every hole must be pre-drilled. The prefferred fixing is screws though. Re: MODWOOD 14Jun 14, 2007 8:30 pm Hey Luke….Have you been to the Bomaderry Bowling club since they did their renovations?
They’ve put in a small space of decking out by the new front, I’m not sure what it is but it’s on the line of the Mod Wood. If you ever get to go there have a look. Where they have put the nails on the end of the planks, it’s all split back to the next nail line. It looks really bad, not good advertising for this type of product. I still say they nailed the nails in too close to the ends, that’s were it is least sturdy. Sounds like you have been really busy! You know we want to see photos, it’s turned into a forum of post a photo for everything you do, and it’s great! So now we want to see your building reno! I’ll have to call in to the shop and check out the Mod Wood samples you have. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: MODWOOD 15Jun 15, 2007 7:48 pm I'll check if we supplied the decking , we supplied most of the treated pine for the gardens etc. but that was done by their greenkeepers.
The house is far from finished but I'll try and put a few pics up. I've really been having a hard time working out what colours to do the fascia/ eaves etc. Re: MODWOOD 16Jun 15, 2007 7:54 pm Well I think I know a colour consultant that works in the area…..????? Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: MODWOOD 17Jun 15, 2007 8:18 pm Well they're a choice of the roof, walls or windows - just not sure which. I've been told to match the fascia with the windows ( classic cream) and the eaves with the walls ( Wattyl Blue Gum Forest) The roof is Windsprsy. Re: MODWOOD 20Jun 18, 2007 7:26 pm Its pretty much more expensive than any timber. For a 130ish x 25ish board ( can't remember exact size) your looking at about $14 per metre or about $115 sq. metre.
I've never understood the appeal of jarrah outdoors - its a durability 3 hardwood, there are much better more durable red eucylpts. |