Use and Care Manual

TimberTech
®
Decking
Other considerations
To keep your TimberTech deck looking its best, here are a few additional things
to consider. Depending on environmental conditions, TimberTech product colors
may appear to weather over time as part of the natural weathering process.
Heat Buildup
Static Electricity
Please be aware that excessive heat build on the surface of TimberTech products from
external sources such as, but not limited to, fire or reflection of sunlight can potentially
lead to damage. For example, sunlight which may be reflected by low-emissivity (Low-E)
glass can potentially lead to damage of exterior building products, including TimberTech
Deck, Rail, and accessories, due to elevation of surface temperatures which far exceed
that of normal exposure of the same materials to direct sunlight. Possible damage by
such reflected concentrated light may include melting, sagging, warping, distortion,
surface discoloration, increased expansion or contraction, and unusual weathering.
Although TimberTech Deck products are cooler to the touch than many other deck board
products in similar colors, all decking products will get hot in the sun. Additionally, the
darker the decking color, the hotter it will feel.
The buildup or generation of static electricity is a naturally occurring phenomenon in
many plastic based products such as carpeting, upholstery, and clothing, and can occur
on alternative decking under certain environmental conditions.