Use and Care Manual

Care and Maintenance
Veranda® ArmorGuard® Decking and Railing and Veranda Composite Railing
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Salt and Calcium Chloride
Build up of salt and calcium chloride from snow and ice
removal is easily removed with enough water and perhaps a
light scrub. Use a garden hose or sprayer. If using a pressure
washer, use at low pressures under 1,500 psi and at safe
distances, 12” above deck, to avoid damaging your deck.
Never use METAL shovels or sharp edged tools to remove
snow and ice on the surface of any Veranda ArmorGuard
composite decking product.
Fire and Unusual Heat Sources
Composite decking will retain heat when exposed to direct or
reflective sunlight. Exercise caution if walking barefoot as
footwear may be required. Fire and unusual sources of heat
and heat build-up can possibly damage Veranda ArmorGuard
decking surfaces. Examples would include fire, reflected light
from different types of glass (ex. low-e glass), fire features and
under-deck waterproofing installations that do not provide the
6"(15 cm) of unobstructed net free ventilation.
•Low-E Glass/Reflected Heat
Low-emissivity glass is designed to prevent heat gain inside
the house by reflecting sunlight outward. This reflective
property can result in excessive heat build on the surface of
Veranda ArmorGuard decking. The properties that Low-E
glass employs to prevent passive heat gain within a structure
can result in unusual heat build-up on exterior surfaces.
When the sunlight is reflected and concentrated it can harm a
range of building materials that include doors, windows,
siding, trim and decking. Damage caused to these products
can include melting, sagging, warping, discoloration,
increased expansion and contraction, and accelerated
weathering.
If you have questions on how to reduce this risk, contact the
manufacturer of the product which contains the Low-E glass
for suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate the reflected
heat.
• Under-deck waterproofing systems
Under-deck waterproofing systems, properly installed, can
provide additional living or storage space. Improper
installations are those that restrict air flow and result in build-
up of heat and/or humidity which can result in unwanted
consequences. Contact the manufacturer of the specific
under-deck waterproofing system for installation instructions
to ensure the required 6" (15 cm) of unobstructed ventilation
is achieved for Veranda ArmorGuard decking. If already
installed, seek methods to achieve the ventilation
requirement.
• Fire Features/Fire Pits
Fire features and fire pits are increasingly popular in outdoor
living environments. Fire can damage many building products
including Veranda ArmorGuard decking. Improperly installed
fire features and fire pits can cause damage to the surface of
Veranda ArmorGuard decking via direct exposure to the flame
or excessive radiated heat. Proper caution should be taken
when designing, installing and using these features to ensure
damage does not result.
Static
Dry or windy environments may create a temporary condition
of static electricity, which will vary depending on climate and
site conditions.