Installation Guide

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Care and Cleaning
Storage & Handling
• Store AZEK Deck, Porch, & Rim Joist Covers on a flat
and level surface.
• Store products in a cool, shady area prior to
installation.
• Do not stack bundles over 8 units high.
• Always leave factory applied protective wrap, If
stored outdoors, the product must be covered with
non-translucent material.
• Use care when handling product with a forklift as
forks can easily damage the material.
• If banding is used, use protective corners to prevent
indents from the bands.
• Avoid storing AZEK Deck, Porch, Rim Joist Covers, &
Riser in areas of excessive heat.
Considerations
• Depending on environmental conditions, AZEK Deck,
Porch, Rim Joist Covers, & Riser colors may appear
to lighten over time as part of the natural weathering
process.
• Please be aware that excessive heat build on the
surface of AZEK 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
AZEK Deck, Porch, & Rim Joist Covers, Riser, Trim,
Moulding or Railing products, 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.
• Static build-up is a natural occurring phenomenon
that can occur with many plastic products including
PVC Decking. It could occur with AZEK products
under the right environmental conditions. 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 and is not a
product defect.
• Although AZEK Deck & Porch products are cooler
to the touch than many other deckboard products
in similar colors, all decking products will get hot in
the sun. Additionally, the darker the decking color,
the hotter it will feel.
• Always remove jobsite dust, clay, dirt, mud, and
other construction products from AZEK Deck, Porch,
Rim Joist Covers, & Riser quickly. Do not allow
construction dirt and debris to sit on the AZEK Deck/
Porch surface.
• IMPORTANT: Do not allow airborne dust from
concrete, fiber cement siding, landscape blocks, or
any masonry product to accumulate on the AZEK
Deck, Porch, Rim Joist Covers, & Riser surface as it
may damage the surface of the deck. Do not cut any
product on or near AZEK Deck, Porch, & Rim Joist
Covers.