Installation Guide

THE DIAGRAMS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BROCHURE ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT MEANT TO REPLACE A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. ANY CONSTRUCTION OR USE
OF THE PRODUCT MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL ZONING AND/OR BUILDING CODES. THE CONSUMER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION
OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. THE CONSUMER OR CONTRACTOR SHOULD TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, WEARING THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. EXCEPT AS CONTAINED IN THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY, THE WARRANTOR DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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a product, be certain to read, understand
and follow all instructions supplied by the
manufacturer. Some cleaning products and
inhibitors may be more effective than others,
depending on the environmental conditions
your deck is subjected to. Additionally, it is
always a good idea to test the cleaner in a small,
inconspicuous area prior to applying it to the
entire deck.
Tips for snow removal: Care should be taken
when removing snow from your deck to avoid
damaging the deck surface. Use a plastic snow
shovel, one without a metal edge. A stiff push
broom can work very well and minimizes lifting.
Light snow can be cleared using a leaf blower.
Do not attempt to break up or scrape ice from
the deck surface; use ice melt products when
needed. No concerns have been reported using
ice melt products labeled “Safe for Pets”.
Mold Inhibitors
As with deck washes, there are several mold-
inhibitor products available from paint stores,
hardware stores, online outlets and home
centers to help prevent long-term mold/mildew
growth. For any product selected, be certain
to read, understand and follow all instructions
provided by the manufacturer. Depending upon
the environmental factors affecting your deck,
some preventive cleaning products may be
more effective than others. It may be necessary
to try more than one. For ongoing preventive
maintenance, follow the manufacturer’s
recommendation.
Note: Deckorators is not suitable for structural
use. It should not be used for primary load-bearing
members such as posts, joists, beams or stringers.
The same common-sense precautions should
be taken when handling Deckorators as with
wood or other building materials. Dust masks
and eye protection devices are recommended
to avoid possible irritation from sawdust and
chips. Gloves will help protect hands. Hands
should be washed after construction work.
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