Important Considerations
• Ensure minimum six inches of ventilation under deck substructure and required spacing between
decking boards.
• Improve drainage or grade soil to eliminate standing water under decks.
• Direct downspouts, downspout extensions and splash guards away from decks.
• Position dryer vents away from decks.
• Maintain a deck that is dry and clean.
• Clean your deck as often as needed, at least twice each year.
• Use extreme caution with pressure washers and use at pressures less than 1,500 psi at 12" above
deck surface. Pressure washing is not recommended when mold/mildew are present on the deck.
• Keep debris out of gaps between the decking boards so rain showers can remove pollen and
organic debris between cleanings.
• Minimize the use of wet mulch up against the deck structure.
• Items stored directly on top of the deck surface, such as ower pots, prohibit water evaporation
and can cause some staining on the deck surface.
Ventilation
Make sure there is adequate and unobstructed air ow under the deck to prevent excessive water absorption. Improve drainage or grade
at areas where standing water may gather. For decks with limited ventilation, six inches of clear ventilation is required between bottom of
joists and fascia to grade.
Mind the Gap
If the gap between decking boards is less than 3/16", organic debris such as leaves, seeds or pollen can settle on the deck and clog gaps.
Water can pool, steeping organic debris that forms a “tea” or of tannin which may stain your deck. This organic debris is a strong food
source for mold. Keeping the gap clean is the easiest way to keep the deck clean. If gapping becomes clogged, use a garden hose, a
spatula, putty knife or similar tool to remove debris.
Clean Your Deck
Clean your deck as often as needed, at least twice each year to remove pollen, organic debris, dirt or stains. Generally, a broom or a blower
will work better than a hose for removing scattered organic materials like leaves. For general cleaning, use soap and water or mild household
cleaners.
Masonry Construction
It is important to protect decking during masonry construction. White or hazy residue from mineral deposits (eforescence) can leach out
of stone and masonry materials after water evaporates leaving the deposits behind. Minerals from soils in certain arid and mountainous
environments can also cause a hazing affect when deposited on the deck surface.
This can only be prevented with complete and secure coverage of the decking surface area during the construction phase or installation
of the decking after the masonry construction phase. To minimize this affect during masonry construction, keep materials dry and allow
masonry and cement to cure properly.
For mineral deposits left on the decking surface, periodic cleaning is required to maintain visual attractiveness. Fiberon developed Fiberon
Composite Deck Cleaner specically formulated for, and effective in cleaning dirt, clay, mud, soil, mineral deposits and masonry and stucco
residue. Be sure to follow the label instructions. Do not mix recommended cleaning products together as harmful chemical reactions could occur.
Important Ladder Usage Safety Instructions
When using a ladder, place the ladder on a piece of 3/4" plywood rmly secured to the deck surface to disperse the load of the ladder’s feet
to nearby underlying joists. Drill fasteners downward through the top of the plywood sheet, into the deck board gaps and into the joists to
keep the plywood from slipping. This avoids leaving holes in your decking once the plywood sheet is removed. Be sure to follow the ladder
manufacturer’s instructions and safety tips.
For the most up-to-date instructions, visit VerandaDeck.com.
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