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Installation & Maintenance FAQ
What type nails or screws do you recommend?
How long do I need to wait before I paint, stain, etc. my deck? What do you recommend I use to paint, stain, etc. my deck? Someone told me not to use concrete to set my posts - that it would void the warranty. How do I remove the grade stamp from my deck? What do you recommend I use to clean my deck?  What type nails or screws do you recommend? Hot dipped galvanized and stainless steel fasteners are suitable for use with preservative treated wood. There are also a number of new-coated fastener systems available. A bulletin detailing the use of fasteners with ACQ treated wood is available below: Fastner Bulletin PDF (128KB) Back to Top How long do I need to wait before I paint, stain, etc. my deck? Pressure treatment with waterborne preservatives leaves moisture in the wood that can affect the penetration and drying of stains and paint. For optimal performance of a paint and stain coating, it is important to ensure the treated wood is dry and clean prior to the application. How long treated lumber will take to dry will depend on the time of year and the weather conditions. If possible, test for wood dryness on a scrap piece to see if the finish applies properly. Back to Top What do you recommend I use to paint, stain, etc. my deck? We recommend you use a good quality oil-based product. Transparent or semi-transparent products work best. Solid products just lie on the wood and do not move with it. This results in peeling. We cannot recommend brand name products, however Consumer Reports published their findings in the June 1999 issue. Back to Top Someone told me not to use concrete to set my posts - that it would void the warranty. Setting the posts in concrete does not affect the warranty in any way. The question of whether to use concrete or not has been around for quite a while. Tests have been conducted to determine whether concrete causes the wood to fail and the results were inconclusive. In New Zealand, the government requires that the poles holding up houses be set in concrete. They've not had any problems. Back to Top How do I remove the grade stamp from my deck? A light sanding will lighten it somewhat, but you will really have to wait for it to fade with time. Back to Top What do you recommend I use to clean my deck? There are many products in the marketplace today that work very well. Or, you can use soap and water with a brush. To remove mildew, use a diluted solution of bleach (3 parts water to 1 part bleach). Be very careful, as this will lighten the wood. Back to Top |
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