The product does not require traditional timber treatments or any other kind of treatment BUT it will of course require normal cleaning with a pressure washer or hose/brush with a weak bleach solution or proprietary deck cleaning product to remove surface debris.

Yes. There really is no limitation on using Maine Deck? in situations traditionally associated with timber decking. See similar questions...

Ans: The insulating additive will help keep the deck cooler while providing a slightly slip resistant surface. See similar questions...

You should certainly protect your deck from unnecessary moisture intrusion and the harmful effects of the sun's ultra-violet rays. Use of a penetrating stain, containing water repellant ingredients in most cases will protect your deck best. The pigment in the stain will absorb the ultra-violet rays from the sun and protect the wood fibers from degradation. In most cases a stain will need maintenance every 2-4 years while clear sealers require maintenance every 1-2 years. See similar questions...

Not at all. Due to the extremely low moisture absorption rate water cannot have any deteriorating impact on Maine Deck?. See similar questions...

Even though the lumber may be kiln-dried before treatment, using water-borne preservatives restores moisture to the wood. Too much moisture in the wood may prevent the stain or paint from penetrating the wood sufficiently. It is best to test the wood by painting or staining a scrap piece to see if it applies properly. If not, wait until it does. A water repellent should be applied annually. Do not use latex paints. Semi-transparent, oil-based stains work best. See similar questions...

No! Every roof needs to be checked periodically, and extensive greenroofs are no different. It is recommended to do a semi-annual maintenance review, at which time you can look for invasive weeds, disease, stray tree seedlings, etc. Plants, no matter how low growing and drought tolerant, are still living, breathing beings and should be monitored. See similar questions...

Because your deck is exposed to the elements, a periodic cleaning is needed to prevent mold, mildew and algae. Pollen, leaves and dirt on your deck are a good food source for bacteria to grow. Depending on the location a good sweep and scrubbing the deck with water and a detergent is in most cases all that is needed. See similar questions...

We recommend always maintaining a fresh coat of stain on your deck. It not only keeps the deck looking good but protects the wood from the harmful effects of the sun and rain. See similar questions...

No, it will require periodic cleaning just like wood. However, it doesn't have to be stained or sealed. See similar questions...

It is made from recovered post-production untreated softwood flour and recovered post-consumer high density polyethylene. The wood flour has had excess moisture removed and is graded to an exacting degree. The polyethylene is recovered from plastic bottles such as those used to dispense milk and fruit juices from in your home. See similar questions...

I prefer to use a large brush or a mop. You want to get large amounts of Stain Solver liquid on the deck surface. Hand pump sprayers often apply too little solution to the surface. If you must use a sprayer, make sure the product has dissolved completely or you will clog the nozzle! Also, be sure you spray on lots of liquid. See similar questions...

Answer: The insulating additive will help keep the deck cooler while providing a slightly slip resistant surface. See similar questions...

The available historical evidence shows that Eichler used stains, not paint, on his homes, inside and out. One can speculate that, at least for the vertical-grooved siding, stains were employed so that the grooves stayed crisp and clean (the edges weren't softened by the paint), and some of the grain of the wood showed through (redwood siding was used throughout the 1950s). It is also possible that Eichler used stains because labor and materials costs were lower than for paint. See similar questions...

Jennings joinery prefers to paint or stain prior to glazing and assembly to properly seal the product. Also when using 6.38 Laminated glass (which is thicker than normal glass), if the inside rebate is not painted or stained prior to glazing then after the product is glazed the unsealed surface behind the glass edge is visible and un protected. Also after the bi-folds have been installed it is very difficult to coat the top and bottom of the doors to seal then correctly. See similar questions...

When you're looking for a painted-kind-of-look to match you home exterior, or when the deck has been totally neglected, solid stains hide and conceal any cosmetic imperfections that the lumber may have. See similar questions...

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Due to the wood flour grains being encapsulated by the polyethylene the product becomes extremely durable in comparison to traditional timber. The Premier Range has an extremely low moisture absorbency factor of less than 1% and this in comparison to timber at circa 17-25% leads to less algal and moss growth which in turn increases the longevity of the product. See similar questions...