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Will the surface peel off?
No, our fusing process incorporates
the surface layer into the wood
fiber continuously as one phase. In
testing by an independent lab, the
surface layer will not peel off even
when scored or scratched. Several
companies that specialize in testing
the thickness of coextrusion layers
have not been able to detect a
distinct boundary between the wood
composite substrate and the cap
layer.
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Why can’t I see a distinct layer?
Rather than being a specific
‘layer’, our patented technology
actually brings more of the UV,
stain resistance, and
mildew-resistance additives to the
surface. This is continuously
blended into the material. That is
why scratching and hardness is not a
concern.
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How come the factory saw cut is
chipped?
This happens because the product is
hot when we cut it at the factory
and our saws cut up from underneath
(this also happens on our
first-generation material). You can
trim the ends if you like (all of
our decking is cut at least 1”
longer than nominal to provide for
trim stock). When cut at the
jobsite, the product will not chip
in this way because it has had a
chance to cool down. Consider
cutting it upside down using a sharp
carbide blade for the cleanest cut.
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What is the cap layer made of?
It is made of a proprietary blend of
scratch, stain, mildew resistant and
anti-slip additives incorporated
into our super-hard Polypropylene
base.
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What happens if the cap layer is
scratched through and shows the
substrate?
This is no cause for alarm. The
substrate contains all of the
necessary UV stabilizers and is
unaffected.
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Will the surface ever wear off?
Under normal conditions, the surface
will last indefinitely. If exposed
to high wear or abrasion, some
wearing is possible. If any of the
substrate becomes exposed, this is
no cause for alarm. It contains the
same UV stabilizers as the rest of
the composition and is not affected.
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Why did you develop CorrectDeck CX?
In listening to the decking
marketplace, we learned that there
has been a value gap between what
people expect of a composite decking
product and what is available. We
saw a need for a super-low
maintenance deck product, with all
of the benefits of composite decking
but none of the drawbacks (colors
fade, hard to clean, can get mildew,
stains easily). This product is the
only one on the market which solves
the four problems composite decking
customers complain about most: color
fade, grease staining, shows traffic
patterns and scuffs, and mildew
resistance.
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How long will the antimicrobial
last?
As you can probably understand, we
can’t predict exactly because every
exposure is different, but the
important thing to remember is the
additive is incorporated into
CorrectDeck CX in the manufacturing
process, not soaked in like pressure
treated lumber. So it will not soak
back out, and it creates a reservoir
of antimicrobial additive that will
replenish the surface over time. You
can expect the antimicrobial
additive to inhibit the growth of
mildew for five years or more. After
five years, the product still has a
much reduced tendency to stain or
spot from mildew, since unlike other
composite lumber there is no exposed
wood fiber to possibly provide a
food source for mildew.
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Is it safe for children? (the
antimicrobial)
The additive used in CorrectDeck CX
with Microban is the same as that
commonly used in antimicrobial hand
soap or dandruff shampoo. The MSDS
is the same as that of
first-generation CorrectDeck.
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How do I match a cut edge to the
coated edge?
Use classic squareedge profile to
match up or for ripping. If
necessary, use our touch up markers.
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Is it
slippery?
No, CorrectDeck CX contains a grit
additive for traction control
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Can I
power wash it?
Yes, at low pressure (below 1500 psi.)
but it will not normally be
necessary
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Can I use
bleach?
Not recommended and not normally
necessary. Simply use soap and water
to clean.
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Can I stain or paint it?
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