Maintenance Requirements
Now that you have a Pli-Dek Decking System, you should know about the following features. The plywood decking system is ICC-ES Evaluated as a class A or B fire rated system. It also carries a one-hour fire resistive and fire retardant classification. The deck system has been successfully installed since 1980 when it passed all the ASTM tests required to become ICC-ES Evaluated.
The following precautions will help maintain the integrity of the Pli-Dek Decking System.
- Do not puncture the deck surface with any screw, nail, or sharp object.
- Do not install outdoor carpet over the decking surface for this may lead to water entrapment, mildew, etc.
- Do not allow any chemicals to be used on the deck such as, solvents, bleach, fuels, industrial cleaning agents, etc.
- Avoid putting plants on the deck without the proper saucer under it. The saucer should not be flat so as to entrap moisture under it.
- Do not allow your pets to use the deck as a bathroom. Urine has a high content of acid and most certainly will start to corrode the deck, door, threshold, or flashing.
- Do not allow barbecues to become too close to the deck surface so as to burn it.
- Do not cut metal on top of the deck so as to allow metal shavings to lay on the deck surface and later rust.
- Do not use metal shovels or scrapers to clean up snow or debris.
- Do not allow water to puddle and sit on top of the deck surface; this will help reduce staining.
- If water infiltration is noticed on the inside of any adjoining door or window area that abuts the deck, rectify the water intrusion before it has a chance to migrate under the decking surface.
- For general cleaning, use a mild soap and water along with a push broom to remove any dirt. When finished, hose off entire deck removing all soap.
- Re-seal coating every two (2) years. (Contact Pli-Dek for complete details) The basic instructions should be used as a general guide. Should there be any questions about the upkeep or maintenance of your Pli-Dek System, please call your local distributor or contractor/applicator.
