PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Trex and Static Electricity
While this is not common, static electricity can occur on walking surfaces in dry climates
or in areas where dry winds and dust-borne particles lay on the decking surfaces. Static
electricity can build up on occupants walking across any composite decking surface,
including Trex, then produce a small static shock if they touch a grounded metal surface
such as railing, door, etc.
This condition can be decreased greatly with the use of a product call ACL Staticide
®
.
Two products tested were General Purpose Staticide
®
and Heavy Duty Staticide
®
. Both
are effective in greatly reducing static electricity on Trex decking surfaces. Apply full
strength, using a mop on a dry decking surface, and allow to dry; no rinsing or diluting
needed. Products are non-toxic, non-flammable, non-staining (will not change the color
of decking surface), completely biodegradable and safe to use. Product is water-based
and may require a second application after rain or other weather conditions. Over
a period of time, the effect of static will dissipate naturally on the decking surface.
See link for more information on product:
www.aclstaticide.com/antistatic_coatings.html
Rubber Mats
Use caution when using rubber-backed mats (i.e. welcome mats, etc.) as these may contain
substances that can sometimes discolor or lighten the decking surface.
Curving Trex Decking
Trex recommends the use of the Trex
®
CustomCurve
®
to properly curve decking products.
Note that Trex Enhance decking cannot be curved.
Job Site Storage
Store decking on a flat level surface and ALWAYS use proper supports (dunnage).
DO NOT
store directly on the ground. When stacking decking bundles, supports (dunnage)
should start approximately 8-in (203 mm) from each end and be spaced approximately 2-ft
(0.61 m) on center. In addition, supports (dunnage) should line up vertically/perpendicular
to the decking product. Adjust support blocks (dunnage) accordingly if bundles are loose.
For Select decking, Enhance decking, and 1x12 and 1x8 products, the maximum stack
height is 12 bundles. For all other decking products, maximum stack height is 14 bundles
(IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT PROPER DUNNAGE SPACING MUST BE IN PLACE FOR
THESE HEIGHTS).
When stacking multiple bundles, ensure that dunnage lines up vertically
down through each stack. ALWAYS cover decking products on site until ready to be installed.
Strait-Line
®
is a registered trademark of Irwin Industrial Tool Company.
Sakrete
™
is a trademark of Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company.
ACL Staticide
®
is a registered trademark of ACL Incorporated.
*Use of a pressure washer greater than 3100 psi could damage the boards and void the warranty.
** Use of products containing bleach or acid can lighten the surface of Trex. Use in an inconspicuous area to determine whether you like the effect. Neither product will affect the structural integrity of Trex.
NOTES:
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Refer to www.trex.com to view general care and cleaning video for Transcend, Enhance and Select decking.
»
Refer to www.trex.com for a care and cleaning guide for Trex Early-Generation Composite and PVC decking.
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Construction methods are always improving. Please refer to www.trex.com for the most up-to-date installation requirements.
TREX TRANSCEND
®
, TREX ENHANCE
®
AND
TREX SELECT
®
DECKING CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE
