Care & Handling
Colour Harmonisation
It may take up to 3 months for the deck shade to completely harmonise
The combination of natural fibres and high density polyethylene in the Deck25™ composite boards may result in slight colour variations between boards, this variation will weather to a slightly lighter, but much more even shade during the first few months; this may take much longer in shaded areas. Deck25™ profiles will then continue to hold their colour with minimal fading for up to 25 years.
With most WPC (wood / plastic composite) products there are areas that you should be advised of:
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Deck25™ contains Lightfast 7 - 8 series pigments which are globally accepted as being some of the best on the market for UV stability. Colours are good for 25 years.
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The High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) element is also UV stable.
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The timber element is NOT UV stable and cannot be and therefore will darken initially on the lighter colours of our product range particularly Sand.
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There is a slight hint of darkening in Grey and Brown. This is normal and is due to general oxidation of the timber.
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Over a period of 3 months or so the wood particles will fade by 5 to 10% as they do on all WPC (wood / plastic composite) products due to UV activity.
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NB Slight colour variations are natural within any composite deck product. These variations are not a product defect and thus are not covered by the product warranty.
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Deck25™ only needs minimal maintenance to keep it looking great, periodical cleaning using a flat bladed tool / yard brush with medium to soft bristles to keep the board gaps and grooves clear of debris.
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An occasional wash with a mild biological detergent and a brush (or power washer) is all that is required.
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Do not allow leaves and other debris to lie on the deck surface as this may cause staining and promote surface slime and algae growth.
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When using a barbecue it is recommended that a suitable sheet is placed around the area to protect the deck from oil/grease splashes.
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Most heavy stains, dirt and mildew can be washed off using a common deck cleaner available from most hardware stores, builder’s merchants, home stores and the like. Oil, grease and other stubborn stains may require the use of a de-greasing cleaner or may need light sanding to remove the stain.
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General: Simply keeping the deck clean, free of debris and maintaining drainage and ventilation gaps should allow you to enjoy your deck for many, many years.
Handling & Storage
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Deck25™ is heavier and more flexible than most timbers and needs to be considered when transporting boards.
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Boards should always be stored on a flat surface or on a close boarded, full length pallet with bearer centres of 900mm or less for up to 1000 kilos full pallet weight and 600mm centres or less up to a maximum of 2500 kilos full pallet weight.
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If storing boards outside for any length of time, ensure they are covered with a tarpaulin or other waterproof membrane to prevent staining.