A dense wood-fibre and HDPE board with a brushed timber grain, concealed clip fixing and a 25-year limited warranty. Seven colours, one profile: 140 × 23 mm in 5.4 m lengths.
Modelo Prime is a solid, full-profile composite decking board — no hollow core to trap water or crush at the edges. It is made from reclaimed timber fibre bound in high-density polyethylene, with UV stabilisers, colourants and anti-mould agents. The surface is brushed to a fine timber grain that stays comfortable underfoot and never needs oiling, painting or sealing.
Every colour comes in the same 140 × 23 mm board and 5.4 m length. Colours on screen are a guide only — order a free sample kit to see them in your own light.
| Range | Modelo Prime |
|---|---|
| Profile | Solid composite board, square edge, grooved on both sides for concealed clips |
| Dimensions | 140 mm wide × 23 mm thick |
| Length | 5.4 m |
| Weight | Approx. 3.6 kg per metre (about 19.5 kg per 5.4 m board) |
| Composition | Reclaimed timber fibre bound in high-density polyethylene (largely recycled), with UV stabilisers, colourants and anti-mould agents |
| Surface | Brushed timber-grain finish |
| Colours | Charcoal, Merbau, Ipe, Antique, Teak, Coral, Blackbutt |
| Fixing | Concealed clip system into the side grooves — screw-free surface; the clip sets the board gap. Kits available for timber and steel joists |
| Joist spacing | 450 mm centres (residential); 400 mm for stairs, landings and commercial decks |
| Ground clearance | Minimum 40 mm with free drainage; 90 mm without |
| Maintenance | No oiling, painting or sealing — wash with warm soapy water |
| Warranty | 25-year limited residential warranty (rot, decay, splitting, termite damage) |
| Applications | Decks, balconies, pool surrounds, stairs and landings, walkways, rooftop terraces on pedestals |
Specifying Modelo Prime on a project? Send us the drawings and we will confirm quantities, clip kits and subframe details.
Modelo Prime goes down with standard tools — a drop saw or circular saw with a carbide blade, a drill and a driver. There is no pre-drilling, countersinking or plugging: the clips fix the boards and set the gap for you. The essentials are below; ask us for the full installation guide before you start.
Treated pine (H3 minimum, H4 in ground contact), hardwood or steel joists at 450 mm centres — 400 mm for stairs, landings and commercial decks — level, square and well fixed. Composite boards are not structural: never use them as joists or bearers.
Allow at least 40 mm between the ground and the underside of the boards where water drains freely, and 90 mm where it does not. Leave the perimeter open or vented so air can move under the deck.
Fix the first board square to the joists with starter clips, or face-fix it along the edge that the fascia will cover. Every board that follows locks to it, so take the time to get this one right.
Slide a clip into the groove at every joist, drive the screw, then push the next board home against it. The clip spaces the boards automatically. On steel joists use the steel kit with self-drilling screws.
Composite expands and contracts with temperature. Leave a 6 mm gap at butt joints and wherever a board meets a wall, post or fascia. Every board end must sit on a joist or noggin.
Picture-frame the perimeter or fit a fascia board, face-fixed with two coloured composite screws per joist, pre-drilled. Cut ends are best hidden behind the fascia or frame for a clean finish.
Like all decking, darker colours run warmer in full sun. For pool surrounds and unshaded north-facing decks, the lighter shades — Coral, Blackbutt, Antique — stay the most comfortable underfoot.
Modelo Prime never needs oiling, painting or sealing. Treat it like an indoor floor that lives outside: sweep it, wash it now and then, and deal with spills while they are fresh.
Hose the deck down to loosen dust, pollen and leaves.
Warm water with a squirt of dishwashing liquid and a soft-bristle brush, working along the grain.
Rinse with the hose. A squeegee pushes the dirty water off the boards.
Let it dry. No sealing, no oiling — you are done.
Modelo Prime boards are warranted to the original residential purchaser for 25 years from the date of purchase against rot, decay, splitting and termite damage, when installed and maintained in line with our guidelines.
It runs slightly warmer than timber, and darker colours absorb more heat. For pool surrounds and north-facing decks in full sun, choose a lighter colour such as Coral, Blackbutt or Antique, and plan some shade.
The boards are UV-stabilised. Expect a slight softening of tone over the first months as the surface weathers, after which the colour is stable. This natural weathering is not a defect.
No, and you should not: coatings will not bond properly to the board, and painting, staining or oiling voids the warranty. A wash with warm soapy water is all the maintenance it needs.
We recommend a garden hose and a soft brush. High-pressure washing can mark the surface. If you do use one, keep the pressure low, use a fan nozzle, hold it well away from the boards and keep it moving.
450 mm centres for residential decks; 400 mm for stairs, landings and commercial or heavy-traffic areas. Every board end must sit on a joist or noggin.
Yes. Use the clip kit for steel joists with self-drilling screws; tell us when you order and we will supply the right one.
Not directly: the boards need air underneath. Allow at least 40 mm clearance where water drains freely and 90 mm where it does not. Over concrete or a membrane, use a low-profile subframe or pedestals with a fall for drainage.
Yes. Reduce joist spacing to 400 mm on stairs and landings and support all board ends. Around pools the brushed surface gives good grip when kept clean; sweep off algae and leaves, and pick a lighter colour for comfort underfoot in full sun.
Direct from Modelo Decking on 1300 922 816, or through Green Forest Timbers, 49 Parramatta Road, Clyde NSW 2142. 5 Star Decking installs Modelo Prime across Sydney.
Yes. We post a free sample kit with all seven colours anywhere in Australia. Request it through the contact page.
We will post a free sample kit with all seven Modelo Prime colours, or talk you through your project and the quantities you need.
