Installation Guide

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Care and Handling
With proper installation and care, TimberTech
®
products will provide years of outdoor living pleasure.
For most current recommendations or to download a PDF, visit TimberTech.com/warranty-and-care/care-and-cleaning
or surface contamination, use an all purpose cleaner like
Chomp
®
Pro Gutter Cleaner or Zep
®
Fast 505.*Note that
composite deck cleaners such as Corte Clean
®
, Thompson’s
®
Water Seal
®
— Oxy Action, Olympic
®
Deck Cleaner, or other
cleaners specified as composite deck cleaners, in powder
or liquid form, should not be used with TimberTech PRO and
EDGE deck boards. TimberTech PRO and EDGE deck boards
are a capped composite material, the cap of these products are
not compromised of a wood/plastic composite.
Cleaning Procedures:
In preparation for spot cleaning as well as full surface
cleaning, you will need a bucket of water, one of the
recommended scrub brushes with an extension handle and
one of the recommended cleaners.
Work in small manageable areas. Avoid cleaning in direct
sunlight, the UV and heat will dry the surface quickly as you
attempt to clean.
Saturate the area with one of the recommended cleaners and
allow the cleaner to soak for 30-60 seconds. DO NOT allows
the cleanser to dry or evaporate before scrubbing. Rinse area
thoroughly with water after scrubbing.
Using the recommended brush and extension handle, scrub
using moderate downward pressure, first scrubbing in the
direction of the grain and then against the grain getting into
the surface texture. DO NOT allow the treated area to dry
before rinsing throughly as this will allow dirt residue to dry in
the surface texture.
Thoroughly rinse the treated area with clean water, then allow
the area to completely air dry. Note that any residual cleaner
can leave a difficult to remove surface film. Always rinse
thoroughly and never allow the cleaner to dry or evaporate on
the surface prior to rinse.
Recommended Products for TwinFinish
®
,
ReliaBoard
®
and DockSider
®
Collections
Although TimberTech products are low-maintenance, we
recommend periodic cleaning to help maintain the beauty
of the product. TwinFinish, ReliaBoard, and DockSider are
composite products and cleaning is not the same as for capped
composite products. These recommended products can be
purchased at many hardware stores including Lowe’s and
Home Depot as well as online. Always make sure to read the
cleaning product manufacturers specific information before
using any product on your TimberTech Deck and follow their
instructions.
Power Washing
A power washer can be used when cleaning TimberTech
products. The recommended maximum pressure is 1500 psi
for TimberTech decks. A fan tip nozzle should be used along
with the proper cleaning product. Spray in the direction of
the brush/grain pattern to avoid damaging the product. Use
caution not to damage the material and always take the proper
safety precautions when operation a power washer.
Cleaner
Recommended Products for TimberTech
PRO
™
and TimberTech EDGE
™
We know you want to keep your TimberTech Deck clean and
looking its best, so here are a few guidelines on the best
products and methods to use to keep your TimberTech Deck
looking great.
These recommended products can be purchased at many
hardware stores including Lowe’s and Home Depot as
well as online. Always make sure to read the cleaning
product manufacturers specific information before using
any product on your TimberTech Deck and follow their
instructions.
Storage
Store TimberTech products under cover to maintain a clean
surface. If store outdoors, they must be covered with a non-
translucent material.
• All products should be stored flat and on a dry surface.
• Stack units with banding and bottom supports aligned.
Handling
Although all TimberTech boards are made with low-
maintenance materials, each board’s unique features
require special care and handling ensuring lasting beauty.
To maintain the beauty of TimberTech products, please
follow these important guidelines when moving and working
with TimberTech:
• Never dump TimberTech materials when
unloading.
• When carrying TimberTech boards, carry on edge
for better support. When carrying a 20’ boards should
be carried by 2 persons to more evenly distribute the
weight of the board and not concentrate the load at one
point.
• Do not slide boards against each other when moving
them. When removing them from the unit, lift the
boards and set them down.
• Do not slide tools or drag equipment across the top of
the boards during construction.
• Keep the surface of the boards free of construction
waste to prevent damage to the boards
Brushes
The correct brush is very important so that it not only
cleans the surface, but also does not damage or dull the
board surface. We recommend using either the Quickie
®
Professional Pool and Deck Scrub or a medium plastic
bristle deck brush. DO NOT use a natural fiber deck brush
on capped composites as they can dull the surface.
Cleaner
For general periodic maintenance cleaning, use a dilution
of mild liquid soap and water. Dawn Ultra
®
has shown
best results. For more difficult to remove dirt, mud, clay,