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Will Portico
Composite Decking retain heat? |
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Portico
Composite Decking’s heat retention is
greater than that of wood decking. Consumers
should test the product in barefoot applications
to ensure suitability. |
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Will salt
water hurt Portico Composite Decking products? |
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Salt
water splash has not been found to be detrimental. |
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Can Portico
Composite Decking be painted? |
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Portico
Composite Decking requires no paint or stain,
although oil-based paints or stains can be
applied in 90 to 180 days if desired. Generally,
wood composites do not absorb or retain paint
and stain as well as natural wood. Fiber Composites
advises consumers to test application of paint
or stain on Portico Composite Decking before
applying. |
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What fasteners
should I use to install decking? |
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Stainless
steel nails, screws or fasteners. You’ll
get best results if you pre-drill holes and
countersink a small head nail or screw. For
complete instructions, go to installation
instructions. |
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How far
apart should deck joists be spaced? |
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16
inches for most residential applications and
12 inches for commercial or diagonal designs.
Portico Composite Decking is not recommended
for use as load-bearing structural members. |
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What if
my Portico Composite Decking gets scratched? |
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Scratches
cannot be prevented, as is the case on any
surface that is subjected to foot traffic.
But, weathering will fade the new "sheen"
on your Portico Composite Decking and scratches
will appear less visible. |
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Can I power
wash my deck? |
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Yes.
Power washing can be used. First test each
power washing machine on a small area of the
deck. |
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How do
I get stains out of my deck? |
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Will heat
from cooking grills harm my Portico Composite
Decking? |
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Not usually,
but watch out for stains from dripping grease. |
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Will chlorine
from a swimming pool hurt Portico Composite
Decking? |
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Crystalline
chlorine powder or pellets may bleach Portico
Composite Decking if subject to prolong contact. |
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What is
the spacing between parallel deck boards? |
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Portico
Composite Decking should be spaced 1/8"
between deck boards. |
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Does Portico
Composite Decking require any end gapping? |
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Yes, Portico
Composite Decking must be spaced 1/16"
for every 25 degree variance between installation
temperature and maximum service temperature. |
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What is
the required spacing of Portico Composite
Decking from the house? |
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A 1/4"
spacing should be left between the house and
the deck board. |
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