AZEK Deck EN - Manual (Page 13)

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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
• 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, 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.