DECKING & CLADDING BOARDS MAINTENANCE AND CARE GUIDE FORTRESS DECKING & CLADDING | Maintenance and Care Guide | 1
Fortress Decking and Cladding products are truly designed for easy living. That’s why, unlike natural wood, Fortress' decking and cladding is ultra-low maintenance, easy to care for and requires no costly staining, sealing or varnishing, all while preserving the environment.
• When using soaps, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and test in an inconspicuous area or on an off-cut to make sure the cleaner does not harm the board surface. • The use of cleaning products that contain bleach or acid are not recommended. • Certain ingredients in products such as insect repellent and sunblock contain chemicals that could cause a reaction and harm your Fortress decking & cladding boards surface when used as decking.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Use a mat underneath your barbecue/grill area to help protect your Fortress decking & cladding boards when used in a decking application from grease marks and stains. Direct downward gutters and flashing away from Fortress decking & cladding boards away. Position all vents, especially dryer vents away from Fortress decking & cladding boards. Soil beneath your decking application should be porous to eliminate standing water.
CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS PROBLEM FORTRESS SOLUTION Allow ice to melt then wipe away. Ice removal Calcium chloride or rock salt work well in melting ice. A buildup of calcium chloride or rock salt may occur leaving a white residue. This can be easily removed with warm soapy water and a soft non-metal brush or hard bristled broom. Never use metal objects, such as a metal shovel to remove ice or snow from boards.
Use a good test kit to measure the chemical levels of pH, Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness on a weekly basis. Below is a list of best practice ranges: pH = 7.4 - 7.
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