Installation Guide

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Care and Cleaning
Care & Maintenance
To keep your AZEK Deck/Porch looking its best:
• To remove rust stains, use a household cleaner such
as Krud Kutter “the must for rust”.
• Avoid the use of rubber-backed mats, tarps, pool toys,
and other non-porous items on the deck/porch for
any extended period of time as these items may cause
discoloration to the decking surface.
• Some products, such as sunblock and insect repellent,
contain chemicals that may alter the surface of AZEK
Deck, Porch, Rim Joist Covers, & Riser. Check product
labels and consult with the manufacturer as to product
compatibility with plastic materials, such as AZEK
Deck, Porch, Rim Joist Covers, & Riser, prior to use on
or near AZEK Deck/Rim Joist Covers.
• Do not get any PVC glue or similar product on the
surface of any AZEK Decking/Porch Product as it may
discolor and permanently damage the surface.
• To clean AZEK Deck/Porch, use an all-surface deck
cleaner or another all-purpose cleaner such as
Chomp
®
Gutter cleaner, Zep
®
505, Simple
®
Green or
Krud Kutter
®
Cleaner/Degreaser with a stiff natural
fiber brush.
• Always read the cleaning product manufacturers
specific information before using any product on your
AZEK Deck and follow their instructions. It is also
a good idea to test the cleaner on a scrap piece or
inconspicuous area of the deck to make sure it does
not harm the surface.
• WARNING: Keep children and pets away from cleaning
products and AZEK Deck until dry.
• *Note that composite deck cleaners such as Corte
Clean
®
, Thompson’s
®
Water Seal
®
Oxy Action, Olympic
®
Premium Deck Cleaner, or other cleaners specified as
Warranty
AZEK Building Products are made exclusively from technologically advanced materials designed to provide years
of enjoyment. AZEK Deck products are covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty for residential applications and a
20-year Limited Warranty for commercial applications. The warranty covers defects resulting in blistering, peeling,
flaking, cracking, splitting, cupping, rotting or structural defects from termites or fungal decay. AZEK Deck products
are also covered by a 30 year limited residential fade and stain warranty. Visit AZEK.com/warranty to view complete
warranty information.
composite deck cleaners, in powder or liquid form,
SHOULD NOT be used with AZEK Deck/Porch. AZEK
Deck/Porch is a PVC/polymer deck plank and not a
wood/plastic composite.
• Store products under cover to maintain a clean
surface.
• If stored outdoors, they must be covered with a non-
translucent material.
Ice and Snow:
• As with any walking surface, AZEK deck products
may become slippery in Winter weather. Take
caution when walking on the your AZEK deck in
these conditions.
• For ice removal, most products containing calcium
chloride can be used without damage to the deck/
porch surface.
• These products may leave a white residue which can
be cleaned using the cleaning guidelines above.
• Metal shovels or plastic shovels with a metal leading
edge may damage the surface of AZEK Deck and
are not recommended for clearing snow from deck/
porch surface.
(These guidelines may not cover every care and
maintenance scenario encountered. For additional
questions about care and maintenance, call (877)
ASK-AZEK).