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1.                     DrySpace must be installed with a pitch of 1 8  per foot  Fig  B   Markthe correct pitch Joist Dimension  on each side of the joist with a chalk line  Measure from the bottom of the joist  Fig  C   Length  A     16 long Combo Bracket installation will have an overall downward pitch of 2  from 6 2 1 4   the house to the front of the deck  The pitch must be directed away from the house  8 2          10 1 3 4   Ledger F Bracket installation 12 1 1 2    7   Di ion  A    Cut the Ledger F Bracket 1 4  shorter than the joist opening  Measure 14 1 1 4 rom chart  1 1 2    from the bottom of the joist  Fig  E   then fasten the Ledger 16  T       F Bracket to the ledger board by driving 1  hot dipped galvanized  meet  ASTM A 153 class D are acceptable  roofing nails  or deck screws  in  the center of the nail slots  Do not overdrive the fastener  but make  sure the Ledger F Bracket is firmly secured     Install Combo Brackets    NOTE  The Combo Bracket includes integral brackets on each side to  insert and hold the V Panel  Bracket must stop at beam        e Measure bracket length  then cut the DrySpace Combo Bracket 1    shorter than  the joist length  NOTE  To ensure a straight clean cut  place a scrap piece of  2x4 wood inside the Combo Bracket  Cut with a miter saw  Fig  D     e Slide each DrySpace Combo Bracket over the joist bottom  Make sure the  integral V Panel Brackets on the outside of the Combo Bracket overlap the  Ledger F Bracket  Fig  E   Slide the low
2.     larger in diameter than the screw shank as the head of  the screw allows    e The oversized hole with countersink will allow fastener to be flush  but  not tight  to permit movement    e Holding the fascia tight to the framing material  drive the screw through  the center of the hole and just flush with the surface at the fascia  Do  not fully tighten the screw    e Screw 2    from the top and bottom every 24       e Refer to gapping requirements on page 4    e Fascia may be installed to cover the ends of planks on the deck surface   Another method is to install the fascia under the cantilevered deck  surface  with the exception of Floorizon     TimberTech Solid Planks    TimberTech recommends the use of TimberTech  TopLoc Face Fasteners for solid plank installations   Pre drilling is required when within 1 1 2  of the  ends of the plank and for temperatures below 45  degrees Fahrenheit to avoid splitting and screw  shear  except XLM   Alternate fasteners are stainless  steel or high quality coated composite deck screws    Fasteners should be installed perpendicular to the  deck surface and driven flush  do not overdrive or  splitting may occur  Always double joists at butt seams     Do not toe screw deck planks as this will cause splitting              XLM  Earthwood Evolutions  TwinFinish  and ReliaBoard Plank   Use TOPLoc Face Fasteners or a minimum  8 x 2 1 2    stainless steel or other high   quality coated composite deck screws      DockSider  Use TOPLoc Stainless S
3.   XLM  Earthwood Evolutions   TwinFinish Grooved Planks    Use TimberTech CONCEALoc Hidden  Fasteners  Follow the directions on the  CONCEALoc bucket  box or page 10 of  this guide     Grooved       5  limbe  ech    TimberTech Solid Planks  Earthwood Evolutions   TwinFinish     ReliaBoard     and DockSider       Visit www timbertech com installation to view TimberTech installation videos     Fastening Guidelines for Solid Planks   see page 5     Important Information       TimberTech planks are intended to be installed embossed side up  The unembossed surface is not to be used as a walking  surface  This applies to all decking surfaces      The serrated bottom side of TwinFinish is great for accents like benches and flower boxes       nareas with obstructed airflow such as roofs and on grade applications  a minimum of 1 1 2  sleeper system supported  by and connected to the substructure over which the deck is built      Toaid water run off  the deck should slope 1 2  for every 8  away from the house                             Standard Joist Spacing  90  Angle   30   Angle   45  Angle  100psf 20  18  167  100psf 15  14   25  DockSider  90  Angle   30   Angle   45  Angle  100psf 24  24        Special conditions will require an engineering inspection and or reduced spans  Always consult local building    E     5 360      ReliaBoard  ow T ed rf Lo    H    5 360                     DockSider    LC       5 360                  Earthwood Evolutions  Terrain    Earthwood Evolutions 
4.   a residential Purchaser shall refer to a single family residential  homeowner and a commercial Purchaser shall refer to any Purchaser other than a single family residential homeowner     TimberTech Limited   TimberTech   warrants to Purchaser that  for a period of twenty five  25  years  Residential   amp  ten  10  years  Commercial  from the date of the original purchase   residential or commercial as the case may be   the  Term    under normal use and service conditions  that the TOPLoc    Screws will not corrode due to exposure to  i  normal environmental  conditions  or  ii  corrosives contained in natural wood species  treated lumber  or plastic wood composite decking material  or  iii  to exposure to chemicals used  as of January 1  2007  in  pressure treated lumber formulations designated as  ACQ  MCQ  Copper Quat  or Copper Azole types CBA A and CA B  provided  however  that TOPLoc    ACQ Rated and Composite screws  are not warranted for use on or near the water  including but not limited to  applications such as docks  boardwalks or piers  only TOPLoc    stainless steel Screws are warranted for such  applications      All warranties are subject to the additional exclusions  limitations and restrictions set forth below     Obtaining Warranty Performance  If Purchaser discovers a defect in the TOPLoc    Screws during the Term  Purchaser must  within thirty  30  days from the discovery of the alleged defect  but no later than the end of the Term  notify TimberTech in 
5.   the  Term    under normal use and service conditions      1  The Product s color will not fade from light and weathering exposure  as measured by a color change of more than 5 Delta E  CIE  units  While the Product is designed to resist fading  no  material is fade proof when subjected to years of exposure to ultraviolet  UV  rays and the elements      2  The Product will resist permanent staining from food and beverage items that may be spilled onto the surface of the Product  including items such as condiments  barbecue sauce  ketchup   mustard  mayonnaise   salad dressing and salad oils  grease  tea  wine  coffee  fruit punch  sodas and other food and beverage related items that would typically be present on a residential deck   provided that such substances are removed from the Product with soap and water or mild household cleaners after no more than one  1  week of exposure of the substances to the surface of the Product     Notwithstanding the foregoing  TimberTech does not warrant that the Product is stain proof  and does not warrant stain resistance resulting from spilled or otherwise applied food and beverage  substances which are not properly cleaned as provided above within one  1  week of exposure  In addition  this warranty does not cover any staining or damage to the Product resulting from  abrasive compounds of acidic or basic pH  paints or stains  strong solvents  metallic rust or other abnormal residential deck use items  and non food and non beverage subst
6.  218 kN   232 410 N                       619200 Ib in  4536 in Ib    1 776 993 kN   512 499         3  3       3  3    18 5 MPA   32 0 Mpa   11 9 Mpa   8 8 Mpa  1 82         96 7  C   134 4  C    2685 psi  4649 psi  1734 psi  1274 psi  206  F  274  F    c  co        c  co             N       N    Equivalent to preservative treated lumber  rating   no decay        lt 1 29   lt 1 29      S limberlech    Less Work  More Life     1 AII decking profiles with exception of            2  Comparable to wood     3   Does not include Floorizon or Earthwood  Evolutions planking  Please see webiste for  most current information     E    Mean ulitmate vaules for comparison only        e    Values based on ASTM D2394 also available    XLM Material Properties     XLM TimberTech Material Properties 1    PROPERTY ASTM RESULTS RESULTS  Metric   Flame Spread 30 30    CA SFM 12 7 4  Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ee o    ASTM D 696 2 8 x 10   in in F 5 04 x 107 9mm mm C  length 2 7 x 107 in in F 4 86 x 10  2mm mm  C  Flexural Stiffness  at 3  strain  D 6109 105 000 Ib in 301332 kN mm    Moment Capacity  at 326 strain  D 6109 3783           427422 N mm  Wind Uplift Resistance CONCEALoc E 330 173 psf 1 36 Mpa  Shore Hardness D2240    0 86 dry  Coefficient of Friction F 1679  0 83 wet    Specific Gravity gm cc D792  0 71 g cm   brown and white rot fungi  27  Not Applicable    Water Absorption   mass D1037  lt  8     lt  8                            Less Work  More Life        1  Values for Streng
7.  5  Using a clean towel or soft sponge  apply the soapy solution to  the stain and allow to stand for 3 minutes     6  After the stain has soaked attempt to wipe with a clean towel  or sponge     For periodic maintenance cleaning  rinse deck thoroughly  A soap and  water solution can be used as needed     Ice and Snow    For ice removal  either rock salt or calcium chloride may  be used without damage to the surface  However  either of these products may  leave a white residue  which may be removed by either rinsing with water or a  mild soap water solution  Use care and caution to not damage the surface of  your deck  a plastic shovel may be used when removing snow or ice off of it     Painting Staining Sealing    Although not recommended  TwinFinish  ReliaBoard and BuilderBoard may be  painted or stained  Once the product is painted  stained or sealed  subsequent  applications will be necessary to maintain appearance  TimberTech does not  guarantee the performance of anything applied to the product     Wait approximately 8 10 weeks or until the product has completed its  weathering process before painting or staining  Clean your TimberTech surface  prior to applying paint or stain  Never paint or stain over surfaces that may  contain dirt  or mildew  Always apply paints and sealers in accordance with  the manufacturers  application instructions     Stains and sealers that are recommended for use with the above products  are     e Bravo  Composite Deck Rejuvenator and Protec
8.  Material PropertlBs       ccca nth mte recen eine t e mrt 17 18  DrySpace   Kit  amp  Bulk Components    19  Installation Guidelines   Warranty   Warranty  RI TOEITA COTES c rccte teste      22 25    Warranty Gard E                                 26       Decking Product Choices    With a wide selection of plank styles and profiles     available in a variety of colors  TimberTech decks are    easy to design  build and maintain   Wt   Qty    mw    0 94x 5 360  x 16     20         e    0 94  x 5 25  x 12   16    20 24  32  40  0 94  x 5 25 x 16    1  x 5 360  x 12   16  20  0 94 5 360 x 12  16   20  125  x 5 5  x 12  16   20     560  x 7 250  x 12     560  x 7 250  x 12     560  x 7 250  x 12     100 sq  ft  coverage  1000 sq  ft  coverage  500 sq  ft  coverage  50 Retail Pack   50 Retail Pack   Retail Pack   100 sq  ft  coverage  500 sq  ft  coverage  100 In  ft  coverage  85 sq  ft  coverage    e    wn Oak  ilver Maple  Rid          N     gt                clr5l      47  58  34  45  56  29  37  48  45  60  75             co                         E                 1               Ir    lol           Weights are rounded to nearest Ib     TOPLoc is available in Cedar  Grey  Rosewood  Teak  and Walnut but is made to match all color profiles      Cortex is not for Reliaboard or Earthwood Evolutions Terrain     TimberTech recommends visiting your local Dealer to view actual profiles and color selections        TimberTech covers the alternative  decking market    To get informat
9.  Natural  amp  Tropical     Slimberlech    Less Work  More Life     Solid Plank Installation Instructions 3 4    e Install from the outside edge of the deck and work toward the house  H  e Fasten 3 4    from the outside edge of each plank  using two screws per joist    including end joints     e Forgapping requirements  see page 4  3 4  3 4    e The ends of the planks must fall on    joist  Always double joists at butt seams         Do not toe screw deck planks as this will cause splitting      Always Install fasteners perpendicular to plank surface and drive flush  Do      not overdrive or splitting and mushrooming may occur        e Pre drilling is required when within 1 1 2    of the ends of the plank and for  temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid end splitting and screw Ed  shear  except XLM    TOPLoc Face Fasteners are recommended for best results  Further instructions  available in TOPLoc Package     Directional Notch  TwinFinish  ReliaBoard  DockSider  Earthwood Evolutions   TwinFascia and TwinRiser Boards    Some TimberTech product surfaces are directional in manner  A notch has been added  to one side of the planks  When installing planks  this marked edge must be laid to the  same side for the entire installation for a consistent appearance  The TwinFascia board  has one long edge beveled on the front and back  To ensure a consistent appearance  from board to board when installing the TwinFascia  the beveled edge must be laid to the  same side  If you ri
10.  if TimberTech is refunding the  purchase price  it may elect to refund the percentage listed below of the purchase price of boards otherwise meeting the requirements for a claim      Continued      limberl  ch 2    Less Work  More Life     25 Year Limited Fade and Stain Warranty   Fade   continued  Stain    Earthwood Evolutions decking  fascia  and riser    Claim Recove Claim Recover             This warranty shall not cover  and TimberTech shall not be responsible for  costs and expenses incurred with respect to the removal of affected Product or the installation of replacement materials   including but not limited to  labor and freight  The foregoing remedies are the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY     Transfer of Warranty  This warranty may be transferred one  1  time  within the five  5  year period beginning from the date of original purchase by Purchaser  to a subsequent buyer of the property  upon which the Product was originally installed     Exclusions from Warranty Coverage     TimberTech does not warrant against and is not responsible for  and no implied warranty shall be deemed to cover  any product failure  product malfunction  condition or damages attributable to  the following   1  improper installation of the Product and or failure to abide by TimberTech s installation guidelines  including but not limited to improper gapping   2  use of the Product beyond  normal residential use  or in an application not recommended by the TimberTech ins
11.  possible     3 16    gap 1 8    gap 1 32    gap          limberlech    Less Work  More Life     Fastening Methods    TimberTech Fascia Boards    Using screws with proper installation of TimberTech Fascia provides the  best long term holding  TimberTech recommends the use of TimberTech  TOPLoc Fascia Fasteners for best results  Refer to gapping requirements  on page 4 for proper installation     For use with TOPLoc Fascia Fasteners   e Using the TOPLoc Fascia Bit  pre drill 2  from the top and bottom  alternating a maximum of 12   It is recommended that screws are  evenly spaced for the best look     12             e      fascia in place being sure to follow proper gapping requirements   e Drive TOPLoc fascia fastener 90 degrees with the fascia surface so that  the screw head is flush with the surface  Do not completely torque  down screw  screw should serve as a hanging mechanism to allow for  expansion and contraction in the fascia  This will help to prevent any  undesired consequences to movement in the fascia    e Continue fastening in pattern described being sure to work left to right  or right to left  This will ensure flatness in the fascia     For Alternative Fasteners   e Use a  10 countersink with a 3 16    drill bit in combination with a  8  stainless steel flat head screw at least 1 1 2    length    e Drive the countersink about 1 8    below the surface then use a 7 32     drill bit to enlarge the through hole in the fascia  The through hole must  be 1 32     1 16
12.  remaining tabs       Once the board is set into position  secure the loose edges with stainless  steel or high quality coated deck screws        2     S 1 4   3 8  DEPTH PECKING BOARD                            JOIST       To use CONCEALoc Hidden Fasteners  with TimberTech Solid Planks    Create a 2    long groove on the edge of the plank at every joist     e Use TimberTech   s CONCEALoc Groove Cutting Router Bit or a Freud model   56 112 or Bosch model  85610M 1 4    slot cutting bit    e Flip the plank over and start the groove 3 8    off the bottom of the plank    e Set the depth of the cut from 7 16  to 1 2    deep     Note  Be sure to ID the side of the plank that has the directional notch  the planks with IDs  should be installed to the same side  See Directional Notch on page 8     A ReliaBoard cannot be grooved  It must  only be face fastened  Grooving ReliaBoard will  void the warranty     A Do Not Use CONCEALoc Hidden Fasteners or  L Brackets for stair installation      S limberlech 10  Less Work  More Life     Cortex Hidden Fastening System    Visit www timbertech com installation to view TimberTech installation videos     Cortex  Hidden Fastening System Installation Instructions    Suggested Drills   Corded drill with      chuck  Cordless drill with  gt     chuck and 18V battery    A NOTE  Impact Drivers are not recommended when using TimberTech Cortex       Drive Screw    e Using Setting Tool provided  drive screw at medium or high speed until  it disengages at 
13.  state to state     Miscellaneous  This writing is understood and intended to be the final expression of the parties  agreement and is a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions with respect thereto  superseding all  prior agreements or representations  oral or written  and all other communication between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement  This warranty may not be altered or amended except in a written  instrument signed by TimberTech and Purchaser or permitted transferee  No agent  employee or any other party is authorized to make any warranty in addition to that made in this agreement and TimberTech shall not be  bound by any such statements other than those contained in this warranty     This warranty shall only be applicable and enforceable in the United States of America   This warranty is effective for purchases  residential or commercial  as the case may be  made on or after January 1  2011     Copyright  c  2011 TimberTech        limberlech 24    Less Work  More Life     TOPLoc    25 Year Residential Warranty Against Corrosion  TOPLoc    1O Year Commercial Warranty Against Corrosion    TOPLoc Fascia and Face Fastening    Statement of Warranty  This warranty is given to the original purchaser  residential or commercial as the case may be   Purchaser    of TimberTech TOPLoc    exterior  i  ACQ Rated and  Composite screws  and  ii  stainless steel screws  collectively  the    TOPLoc    Screws    For purposes of this warranty
14.  the ground or roof deck    e For attaching fascia boards  TimberTech TOPLoc should be used in this application      Docks or decks with framing members in constant contact with saltwater       Restricted airspace when there is less than 12  of clearance on 3 sides of the deck      Deck materials OTHER than 1    standard thickness  usually labeled as 5 4             Setting Tool Plug    11       Less Work  lech    L Bracket    Visit www timbertech com installation to view TimberTech installation videos     L Bracket Installation Instructions    TimberTech L Bracket Clips are designed for use on the first and last planks when installing TimberTech decking  NOTE  The L Bracket Clip is not  for use with TimberTech ReliaBoard      Locate and install one L Bracket at the start and end of the plank      the corner where the joist meets the  rim joist  Then install two clips in every joist bay spaced where x   J 2 and y   J 4 where  J  is the center to center spacing of the joist     B    Long side of bracket   Side B  is for joist use         Short side of bracket     Side A  is for plank use 1 3 4     58       Clip Space Diagram       When Installing on First Plank as a  Start Clip     TimberTech recommends starting from the outside and working your way towards the house  This way  if the last board needs to be ripped  it will be less  visible     Option A  Start with the first plank overhanging the rim joist    Use the 1 1 2  joist screw provided to install the L Bracket   Then u
15. ALoc              en Fastener    Gun Pail       CONCEALoc Hidden Fastener Installation Instructions      Install the First Plank Q Install CONCEALoc Fasteners  e Pre drill with 5 32  drill bit and fasten outer edge of the first plank at     Install provided screw at 45   angle through the fastener and into the  each framing support 1    from the edge using TOPLoc or a  8 x 2 1 2    joist while applying pressure on the fastener   stainless steel or other high quality coated deck screws  For a complete   Install one fastener and screw at each joist   fastener free surface  the L Bracket can be used on first and last boards  Make sure fastener is in full contact with edge of plank and the screw    is holding the fastener down tight to the deck board        House Outside of Deck                        Position CONCEALoc Fasteners    Complete Installation  e Fully insert the CONCEALoc fastener into grooved edge of plank  Screw   Place the next plank into position against the fasteners  Slightly  hole should be lined up with the center of support joist  raise the outer edge of the plank being installed and slide it    onto the fastener until the plank contacts the spacer tab  When  properly installed the inserted plank should be in contact with  the bent forward spacer tab at the left end of the clip  To achieve  this use a scrap piece of decking at least 24    in length and use it as  a tamping block to drive the plank further onto the clip and the screw  will fully engage the pla
16. E  AS DESCRIBED ABOVE     Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages  so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you  This warranty gives you specific legal rights   and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state     Miscellaneous  This writing is understood and intended to be the final expression of the parties  agreement and is a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions with respect  thereto  superseding all prior agreements or representations  oral or written  and all other communication between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement  This warranty may  not be altered or amended except in a written instrument signed by TimberTech and Purchaser or permitted transferee  No agent  employee or any other party is authorized to make any warranty  in addition to that made in this agreement and TimberTech shall not be bound by any such statements other than those contained in this warranty     This warranty is effective for purchases by residential purchasers made on or after January 1  2011     Copyright O 2011 TimberTech     23  Slimberlech    Less Work  More Life     25 Year Limited Residential Warranty  10 Year Limited Commercial Warranty    Alternative decking materials  rail systems  accessories and the DrySpace deck drainage system    Statement of Warranty  This warranty is given to the original purchaser  residential or commercial as the case may be   Pur
17. IED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  AND ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES  GUARANTEES AND INDEMNITIES ARE  HEREBY DISCLAIMED  OVERRIDDEN AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS TRANSACTION FOR THE WARRANTY TERM AND BEYOND THE WARRANTY TERM     Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you     LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES  TIMBERTECH S LIABILITIES ARE LIMITED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY TO THE OBLIGATIONS  SPECIFICALLY UNDERTAKEN HEREIN  AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TIMBERTECH BE LIABLE OR OBLIGATED FOR ANY INCIDENTAL  CONSEQUENTIAL  INDIRECT  SPECIAL  PUNITIVE OR  ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER  INCLUDING  BUT NOT LIMITED TO  LOST PROFITS  LOST SALES  LOSS OF GOODWILL  USE OF MONEY  USE OF GOODS  STOPPAGE OF WORK   OR IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS   WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE  ARISING OUT OF BREACH OR FAILURE OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY  BREACH OF CONTRACT  FRAUD   MISREPRESENTATION  NEGLIGENCE  STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE  EXCEPT AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT THIS LIMITATION IS SPECIFICALLY PRECLUDED BY APPLICABLE LAW OF  MANDATORY APPLICATION  TIMBERTECH   S LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH PRODUCTS  AS DESCRIBED ABOVE     Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages  so the above limitation or exclusion 
18. If stored outdoors  they must be covered with a non translucent material       All products should be stored flat and on a dry surface   e Stack units with banding and bottom supports aligned     Handling    Although all TimberTech planks are made with low maintenance materials   each plank s unique features require special care and handling to ensuring  lasting beauty     To maintain the beauty of TimberTech products please follow these important  guidelines when moving and working with TimberTech     e Never dump TimberTech materials when unloading      When carrying TimberTech planks  carry on edge for better support      Do not slide planks against each other when moving them  When removing  them from the unit  lift the planks and set them down      Do not slide tools or drag equipment across the top of the planks during  construction      Keep the surface of the planks free of construction waste to prevent damage  to the planks     Discarding Scrap Product  Scrap can be discarded with normal construction debris     Care  amp  Cleaning  All products unless otherwise noted     Basic Cleaning Recommendations    Floorizon  TwinFinish  ReliaBoard   DockSider and BuilderBoard    Although TimberTech products are low maintenance  TimberTech recommends  periodic cleaning of your deck to help maintain the beauty of the product  For  best results a cleaner like eco friendly Corte Clean  www corteclean com  is  recommended  Follow the manufacturers  application instructions     A po
19. Splintering     This does not include BuilderRail metal balusters which are covered  by a 10 year limited warranty against cracking  peeling  blistering   and corrosion     DeckLites     TimberTech DeckLites are covered by a 5 year limited warranty for  residential applications     DrySpace     TimberTech DrySpace has a 25 year residential limited warranty on  products purchased on or after January 1  2007  DrySpace products purchased prior  to this date have a 5 year limited warranty     To Make a Claim     To make a claim under either warranty  purchaser or the  transferee  must send to TimberTech  within the warranty period referred to above   a description of the claimed defect and proof of purchase  Warranty Information  Packets can be obtained from TimberTech     TimberTech Limited e Attn  Claims Department  894 Prairie Avenue  Wilmington  Ohio 45177 Or call 1 800 307 7780    For a copy of TimberTech s complete warranty visit www   timbertech com     Warranty Registration is Easy     The easiest way to register a warranty is to visit www timbertech com  and select the Warranty  amp  Care link  then select Register Online      You may prefer to fill out the Warranty Card below and mail it to  TimberTech  accordingly to the instructions on the card     Remember  to ensure your product is covered by the TimberTech  Warranty it must be installed properly   TimberTech LTD disclaims any liability or responsibility for the improper installation  of this product  The purchaser 
20. Timberlech DECKING  amp     Less Work  More Life  DFYSPACE        INSTALLATION  amp   MAINTENANCE GUIDE    September 2012      DECKING   LIGHTING  R    X M x    Contents  General Information  Decking Product Choices                      sse 2  Installing TimberTech  TOOS REGUE d                                                ee MINI UI 3  Read BELONG  YOUR Sta TE s eee rem reiecit         remain dati era e LEES 3  Material Redilremehts                  retirer cer rerit                                  4  Gapping Requirements                    sse 4  Fastening Methods                      sss retener 5 6    Installation Guidelines                          2 F    Solid Planks   Face Fastening  Earthwood Evolutions  Earthwood Evolutions   Terrain  TwinFinish   ReliaBoard  DockSider                                                   TT  9                      Trimming a TimberTech Deck  Fascia Boards       Stain RISES unc cens terit deir Ru                 Grooved Planks   Hidden Fastening System    CONGEALoc Hiddeii Fasterer         tcr tiene 9 10  Cortex Hidden Fastening System                           essent retener 11  Ecol m                                   12 13  Care  amp  Cleaning   Storage  amp  Handling                       sse teretes 14  Basic Cleaning                  sss tette terere tenentes  Stains  amp  Scratches    Technical Data                                                       16  Loading ConditloIis                               eet e cie i t nsus 16 
21. WARRANTIES  GUARANTEES OR INDEMNITIES  WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  ARISING BY LAW  COURSE OF DEALING  USAGE OF TRADE  CUSTOM OR OTHERWISE   INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  AND ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES  GUARANTEES  AND INDEMNITIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED  OVERRIDDEN AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS TRANSACTION     Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you     LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES  TIMBERTECH S LIABILITIES ARE LIMITED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY TO THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY  UNDERTAKEN HEREIN  AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TIMBERTECH BE LIABLE OR OBLIGATED FOR ANY INCIDENTAL  CONSEQUENTIAL  INDIRECT  SPECIAL  PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES  OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER  INCLUDING  BUT NOT LIMITED TO  LOST PROFITS  LOST SALES  LOSS OF GOODWILL  USE OF MONEY  USE OF GOODS  STOPPAGE OF WORK  OR IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS    WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE  ARISING OUT OF BREACH OR FAILURE OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY  BREACH OF CONTRACT  FRAUD  MISREPRESENTATION  NEGLIGENCE   STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE  EXCEPT AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT THIS LIMITATION IS SPECIFICALLY PRECLUDED BY APPLICABLE LAW OF MANDATORY APPLICATION  TIMBERTECH S  LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH PRODUCTS OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRIC
22. Y DISCLAIMED  OVERRIDDEN AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS TRANSACTION FOR THE WARRANTY TERM AND BEYOND THE WARRANTY TERM     Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you     LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES  TIMBERTECH S LIABILITIES ARE LIMITED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY TO THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY UNDERTAKEN HEREIN   AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TIMBERTECH BE LIABLE OR OBLIGATED FOR ANY INCIDENTAL  CONSEQUENTIAL  INDIRECT  SPECIAL  PUNITIVE OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER  INCLUDING   BUT NOT LIMITED TO  LOST PROFITS  LOST SALES  LOSS OF GOODWILL  USE OF MONEY  USE OF GOODS  STOPPAGE OF WORK  OR IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS   WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE  ARISING OUT OF  BREACH OR FAILURE OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY  BREACH OF CONTRACT  FRAUD  MISREPRESENTATION  NEGLIGENCE  STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR OTHERWISE  EXCEPT AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT THIS LIMITATION  IS SPECIFICALLY PRECLUDED BY APPLICABLE LAW OF MANDATORY APPLICATION  TIMBERTECH S LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE REPLACEMENT OF SUCH PRODUCTS  OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE  AS DESCRIBED ABOVE              Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages  so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you  This warranty gives you specific legal rights  and you may also have  other rights that vary from
23. ances  including   but not limited to  biocides  fungicides  plant foods or other bactericides     All warranties are subject to the exclusions  limitations and restrictions set forth in the foregoing paragraph and below     Standard TimberTech 25 Year Limited Residential Warranty  This warranty is in addition to the standard TimberTech Limited 25 Year Limited Residential Warranty that applies to TimberTech  alternative decking materials     Obtaining Warranty Performance  Purchaser must do as follows in order to make a claim under this warranty     Claims Regarding Stain Resistance  If the Purchaser is making a claim relating to the warranty on stain resistance  Purchaser must do all of the following  in addition to the procedures set forth  below for All Claims      1  Attempt to clean the affected area of the Product by using the cleaning procedures described above within one  1  week of exposure of the food or beverage to the surface of the Product     2  If  after completing step 1 above  the affected area remains reasonably unsatisfactory  then Purchaser must have the affected area of the Product cleaned by a professional deck cleaner at  Purchaser s expense     3  If  after completing steps 1 and 2 above  the affected area still remains reasonably unsatisfactory  Purchaser may make a claim under this warranty as provided herein  provided that such  claim is made within thirty  30  days after the professional cleaning is completed     All Claims  Purchaser  must no late
24. ay want to use fine sandpaper and sand lightly followed by a  wire brush to re grain the decking  Always follow the wood  grain finish of the plank  The sanded area will weather back in approximately  8 10 weeks but can very depending on location and specific application     Do not apply this method to Earthwood Evolutions planks  XLM planks  or  BuilderBoard     Cleaners that are recommended for periodic cleaning or use with  TwinFinish  DockSider  ReliaBoard  BuilderBoard  TimberTech are        Super Deck Composite Deck Cleaner  superdeck com    e Corte Clean  corteclean com        E Z Off Composite Wood Cleaner  sunbritesupply com    e Thompson s Water Seal   Oxy Action   thompsonswaterseal com     Spot Stains    Many stains can be cleaned with soap and water  If the stains have set  the  following cleaners have been found to remove or reduce the stains  Always                             follow the manufacturer s instructions to achieve maximum results  Areas  cleaned may lighten  this will require 8 10 weeks exposure to the sun to match  the remaining product   TwinFinish  ReliaBoard  DockSider and BuilderBoard   Tree Sap  e Krud Kutter  krudkutter com   e Simple Green  simplegreen com   Spray Paint  e Lift Off  4  liftoffinc com   Dil  Grease  e Krud Cutter  krudcutter com     Oil Eater  oileater com     BBQ  Ketchup  Mustard  Jelly and Jam  e Krud Cutter  krudcutter com     Wine    Wine Away  wineaway com     Kool Aid    Oxi Clean  oxiclean com     Scratches  Nicks  Cu
25. chaser    of TimberTech alternative decking materials  rail systems  excluding all metal baluster  components of such rail systems and DeckLites  which are covered under separate warranties   and accessories  individually and collectively  Decking Materials   and the DrySpace deck drainage system   DrySpace  and   collectively with the Decking Materials  the  TimberTech Products    This warranty does not extend to fasteners that are not supplied by TimberTech  For purposes of this warranty  a residential Purchaser shall refer to a  single family residential homeowner and a commercial Purchaser shall refer to any Purchaser other than a single family residential homeowner     TimberTech Limited   TimberTech   warrants to Purchaser that  for a period of twenty five  25  years  Residential   amp  ten  10  years  Commercial  from the date of the original purchase  residential or commercial as the case  may be   the  Term    under normal use and service conditions  that   1  the Decking Materials will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials  and will not check  split  splinter  rot or suffer structural  damage from termites or fungal decay  and  2  DrySpace will not peel  blister  pit  flake  crack or corrode as a result of manufacturing defects  or as a result of exposure to ocean air  salt spray      All warranties are subject to the exclusions  limitations and restrictions set forth below     Obtaining Warranty Performance  If Purchaser discovers a defect in t
26. e  installed   4  any act of God  such as flooding  hurricane  earthquake  lightning  etc    environmental condition  such as air pollution  mold  mildew  etc    or staining from foreign substances  such as dirt  grease  oil  etc      5  variations or changes in color of TimberTech Products   6  normal weathering due to exposure to sunlight  weather and atmosphere which can cause colored surfaces to  among other things  flake  chalk  or accumulate  dirt or stains   7  improper handling  storage  abuse or neglect of the TimberTech Products by Purchaser  the transferee or third parties   8  any fasteners not supplied by TimberTech  or  9  minor dripping from DrySpace     Purchaser is solely responsible for determining the effectiveness  fitness  suitability and safety of the TimberTech Products in connection with their use in any particular application     Limitations  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES  EXCEPT FOR  1  THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN  AND   2  THE 25 YEAR LIMITED RESIDENTIAL FADE AND STAIN WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO EARTHWOOD  EVOLUTIONS DECKING ONLY  WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO THE WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN   TIMBERTECH MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES  GUARANTEES OR INDEMNITIES  WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  ARISING BY LAW   COURSE OF DEALING  USAGE OF TRADE  CUSTOM OR OTHERWISE  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  AND ALL  SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES  GUARANTEES AND INDEMNITIES ARE HEREB
27. er leg of the Ledger F Bracket into  the Combo Bracket outside V Panel Brackets  Align the top edge to the pitch  chalk line  Score along    e Nail the Combo Bracket in place with 1  hot dipped galvanized  meet ASTM A 153 entire         class D are acceptable  roofing nails  or deck screws  in the provided nail slots  Nail  both sides of the Combo Bracket  NOTE  Nail tight  but don t overdrive the nail    e For double joists use DrySpace Double Combo Bracket and follow  steps above  Outside Combo Bracket installation    e Forthetwooutside deck brackets  the outside integral V PanelBracket must be  removed  Trim what will be the outside portion of the Combo Bracket by making  a score line under the V Panel Bracket with a utility knife  Fig  F   then snap off  the section with the integral V Panel Bracket  Fig  G   Install the trimmed Combo  Bracket forthe inside portion ofthe bracket  Fig  H   This piece can betrimmed with  a piece of lumber                    NOTE  Refer to timbertech com for installation recommendations for Set blade    EN depth to 1 1 2     beams and ceiling fans  SP        AS 1 1 2     Custom Double and Triple Combo Brackets Make a1 1 2 deep  cut along entire A    e Remove any nails or obstructions that might be in the bottom length of double joist   1 3 4  of the doubled joist  Make a 1 1 2  deep saw cut along  the entire bottom of the double joist  Fig  I   Trim what will be the  inside leg of two Combo Brackets just below the brackets for  V Panel insta
28. er miter saw  a fine finish alternate top bevel blade is also recommended     Installing Stairs    e Stairs should be constructed per local code requirements   e Maximum stringer space is 10  for XLM    e See page 9   Solid Plank Stair Installation Steps    e Use XLM Riser Board for riser installation     Installing XLM Fascia   see page 5     Trimming a TimberTech Deck    TimberTech Fascia Boards  TwinFascia    e Cedar  Grey  and Redwood  e All colors available in two surface choices   e 12 lengths     9 16  thick by 12  wide     Earthwood Evolutions Fascia    e Brick  Brownstone  Slate  Pacific Rosewood  Pacific Teak  Pacific  Walnut  Silver Maple and Brown Oak   e 12    lengths     9 16  thick by 12    wide     XLM Fascia      Harbor Stone  Harvest Bronze  Mountain Cedar  RiverRock  SandRidge   RusticBark and Walnut Grove    e All colors available in two surface choices    e 12 lengths     9 16  thick by 11 7    wide     Visit www timbertech com installation to view TimberTech installation videos     TimberTech Stair Risers      Use as a riser for stairs    e  an also be used as a fascia board for a 2x8 rim joist    e Fasten the same as TwinFascia  See fastening guidelines on pages 5 6   e 12    lengths and 9 16  thick x 7 1 4    wide     TwinRiser      Cedar  Grey  Redwood   Earthwood Evolutions Riser   e Brick  Brownstone  Slate  Pacific Rosewood  Pacific Teak  Pacific Walnut    XLM StairRiser    e Harbor Stone  Harvest Bronze  Mountain Cedar  RiverRock  SandRidge   Rust
29. erTech offers products that meet the American with Disabilities Act  ADA  guidelines for slip resistant walking surfaces  and unlike traditional wood  TimberTech is splinter free     Note     TimberTech is NOT intended for use as columns  support posts  beams  joist stringers or other primary load bearing members  TimberTech must be supported by a code compliant  substructure  While TimberTech products are great for deck re planking  removing old deck surface planks and installing TimberTech on code compliant substructure   TimberTech planks CANNOT be    installed on top of existing deck planks      Routing     TimberTech TwinFinish  DockSider and ReliaBoard may be routed for accents such as adding an edge radius         and Earthwood Evolutions SHOULD NOT be routed aside from routing a    groove in the side of solid planks for start stop of CONCEALoc        Extreme Heat Warning Calculating Material Requirements  Be aware of excessive heat on the surface of TimberTech products from      determine how much TimberTech decking material you will need  start by calculating  external sources such as but not limited to fire or reflection of sunlight the square footage of your deck surface by multiplying length by width  Once you know  from energy efficient window products  Low emissivity  Low E  glass this number  divide it by the numbers provided below for 12    planks  16    planks and  can potentially harm TimberTech products  Low E glass is designed to 20  planks   prevent passi
30. he TimberTech Products during the Term  Purchaser must  within thirty  30  days from the discovery of the alleged defect but no later than the end of  the Term  notify TimberTech in writing  at the following address     TimberTech Limited  894 Prairie Avenue  Wilmington  Ohio 45177  Attn  Claims Department    Purchaser must include in this notification proof of purchase and a statement explaining the defect  TimberTech may request additional information  After reviewing all information  TimberTech will make a determination  regarding the validity of such claim  If TimberTech determines that Purchaser s claim is valid  TimberTech will  at its option  either replace the defective TimberTech Products or refund the portion of the purchase price paid  by Purchaser for such defective TimberTech Products  not including the cost of its initial installation      f a residential Purchaser makes a valid warranty claim hereunder during years eleven  11  through twenty five  25  after the original purchase  then the residential Purchaser s recovery will be prorated as indicated below   f TimberTech is providing replacement materials  it may elect to replace the percentage listed below of boards otherwise meeting the requirements for a claim  if TimberTech is refunding the purchase price  it may elect                                                                                                                to refund the percentage listed below of the purchase price of boards otherwise 
31. hen installing planks  this marked edge must be laid to the same side for the entire installation for a consistent appearance  Similarly  TimberTech s TwinFascia board and  TwinRiser have one long beveled edge on the front and back  To ensure a consistent appearance from board to board  the beveled edge must be laid to same side  If you rip a piece  be sure to note the    location of the bevel  See individual plank installation instructions     Static Electricity     Static build up is a natural occurring phenomenon that can occur with many plastic products  It could occur with TimberTech products under the right environmental    conditions     Cantilevering     TimberTech         Earthwood Evolutions  TwinFinish  ReliaBoard  and DockSider can be cantilevered a maximum of 1        Color and Grain Patterns     Ourwood plastic composite deck boards are designed to mimic the look of real wood  and like real wood  there will be a slight difference in color and grain pattern from  board to board  This is intentional and part of the manufacturing process  giving TimberTech wood plastic composite decking the most realistic and wood like appearance possible  This variation is purely  aesthetic and does not or will not affect the performance of the product  Our deck boards are designed to naturally weather over time and the surface pattern will weather to a consistent color  Most of the    weathering process will be complete within the first year of the deck s life     Safety     Timb
32. here   7  the Combo Bracket s outside bracket and Ledger F Bracket overlap  Fig       Place a  scrap piece of 2x4 lumber against the open edge of the V Panel and tap with a hammer   NOTE  The 2x4 protects the V Panel edge from damage  V Panels must stop  at the beam     y Ledger F Bracket          F Bracket  F Bracket                      e To collect and drain away water an optional vinyl or aluminum gutter can be  installed  see Step 6   Gutter installation      Faced with a smaller joist opening     e  f the joist opening  Fig  A  is less than 14 1 2   the V Panel must be trimmed  to 1 2  lessthan the joist opening dimension  Score one side of the V Panel with  a utility knife  then snap the extra panel width off  Should the joist opening be  12  or less  trim an equal amount of material from each side of the V Panel                                                  pp    Support Post      Use pliers to crimp the trimmed edges of the V Panel downward every 6  along L   the cut line  Fig  0  to provide anchor notches when the V Panel is installed  in the Combo Bracket  A     A Gutter             T Downspout             Best practice recommendation  Install tin flashing under  first deck boards    For best results  install tin flashing under the length of the two deck boards closest  to the house  Fig  P   This will assure that water is pushed out into the V Panels  below  Flashing must be compatible for use with treated lumber or installed with  protective barrier  Consult y
33. icBark and Walnut Grove      Slimberlech  Less Work  More Life     CONCEALoc    Hidden Fasteners and L Brackets for use with TimberTech  Grooved Planks   Earthwood Evolutions   TwinFinish   and XLM9    Visit www timbertech com installation to view TimberTech installation videos     CONCEALoc Accessories    CONCEALoc Hidden Fasteners     retail box for 100 square foot coverage or bulk bucket for mm  1 000 square foot coverage  Includes Stainless Steel screws              e CONCEALoc Gun Pail     500 square foot coverage for use with the fastener installation gun sold  separately by TigerClaw  Includes quality coated pneumatic fasteners  Stainless Steel fasteners for  coastal applications available through TigerClaw    e   Bracket     avoid face screwing by using the L Bracket on first and last boards or as a butt seam  clip to ensure a fastener free surface    e CONCEALoc Router Bit     cut the correct groove dimension on a solid plank for a perfect CONCEALoc  fastener fit     even allows for cutting an installed plank over a joist   e CONCEALoc screw packs available through www timbertechstore com    Important Information    e Warning  Parts have sharp points and edges  Use caution when handling and installing  Wear  safety glasses at all times       n areas with obstructed airflow such as roofs and on grade applications  a minimum of 1 1 2   is required    e Sleeper system must be supported by and connected to the substructure over which the deck is built           E   CONCE
34. ion of the TOPLoc    Screws and or failure to abide by TimberTech s installation guidelines  or  2  use of TOPLoc    Screws  beyond normal use  or in an application not recommended by the TimberTech installation guidelines and local building codes     Purchaser is solely responsible for determining the effectiveness  fitness  suitability and safety of the TOPLoc    Screws in connection with their use in any particular application     ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  ARE  LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWENTY FIVE YEAR DURATION OF THE RESIDENTIAL LIMITED WARRANTY AND ARE DISCLAIMED FOR ALL PERIODS THEREAFTER     Limitations  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES  RESIDENTIAL PURCHASER   EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN  TIMBERTECH MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS  WARRANTIES  GUARANTEES OR INDEMNITIES  ARISING BY COURSE OF DEALING  USAGE OF TRADE OR CUSTOM  AND ALL SUCH OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES  GUARANTEES AND INDEMNITIES  ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED  OVERRIDDEN AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS TRANSACTION FOR THE WARRANTY TERM AND BEYOND THE WARRANTY TERM     Limitations  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES  COMMERCIAL PURCHASERS   EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN  TIMBERTECH MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES   GUARANTEES OR INDEMNITIES  WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  ARISING BY LAW  COURSE OF DEALING  USAGE OF TRADE  CUSTOM OR OTHERWISE  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE  IMPL
35. ion on other TimberTech products visit timbertech com  or ask your dealer for these installation guides       TimberTech Railing  amp  DeckLites  Installation  amp  Maintenance Guide  e TimberTech FenceScape  Installation  amp  Maintenance Guide    These installation guidelines will direct you through the process of installing  TimberTech products  Most installers will find this process similar to the  installation of a wood deck  However  there may be areas that differ from what  you are used to     These installation methods are recommended by TimberTech  but they may not  cover every installation scenario you may encounter  Since each installation  is unique in its performance requirements  the ultimate installation method  used is the sole responsibility of the installer  TimberTech recommends that all  designs be reviewed by a licensed architect  engineer or local building official  before installation  Make sure your plans meet local building codes before you  begin the installation        Tools Required    TimberTech planks can be installed with a minimum number of readily  available tools  However  many other tools are available that can provide  even greater efficiency and ease of installation  All tools should be used per  applicable manufacturers  instructions  Some of the basic tool requirements       Cordless Driver e Carpenter Square    e Chalk Line e Spacing Tools    Tape Measure    Circular Saw     Jig Saw e Safety Glasses    Use the jigsaw to cut around obstr
36. is solely responsible for compliance with applicable  local codes as to the deck s intended use  TimberTech recommends all designs be  reviewed by a licensed architect  engineer or local building official before installation   TimberTech maintains a list of physical properties to assist the design professional   Below is a chart showing which product each warranty covers  You can view warranty  details online at www timbertech com       Limited 25 Year Residential Warranty   Limited 10 Year   Commercial Warranty   Decking  DockSider  Floorizon  Earthwood Evolutions  TwinFinish  XLM   Railing  Ornamental Rail  RadianceRail  BuilderRail  excluding all metal   baluster components of BuilderRail System    Fencing  All FenceScape a products   Accessories  CONCEALoc  DrySpace  e Limited 10 Year Warranty for Metal Baluster Components of   BuilderRail System      Limited 5 Year Warranty for DeckLites System    Purchase Date                 Zip Postal Code        Name    Street Address    City  State Province   Country  Phone        Product Information   Where was your product purchased           How was your product installed            Contractor Name        Self Installed                Decking           Floorizon   Plank  DockSider    Plank                         Railing  RadianceRail                  Earthwood Evolutions    Plank    RadianceRail   Express                 Metal Balusters             DrySpace                                                                    Warra
37. llation  Fig  J   Note  Notch  with a utility knife   1 1 2    of both Combo Bracket legs near each end  Notching  the legs will help lock the combined Combo Brackets in the saw Score along  cut at both ends of the cut  Check the fit of the trimmed Combo   entire length  Brackets  Tape the two cut legs together with butyl rubber tape  to create a sealed joint  Fig  K   then install into the saw cut   Make sure the Combo Brackets follow the chalk pitch line   Nail in place  NOTE  Decks with a triple joist can be covered  using the same method only with three Combo Brackets                                limberlech    Less Work  More Life       Apply butyl rubber tape  Fig  L  to the following areas   1  Corners where the F Brackets overlap  2  Mong the top edge of the Ledger F Bracket making sure  to cover the F Bracket nail slots    V Panel installation      Measure  then cut each V Panel 3  shorter than the joist to allow for drainage   Note  To prevent water from running back up the bottom side of the panel and  Combo Bracket  crimp the drainage ends of the V Panel and Combo Bracket  downward with pliers  Fig  M      e First install the V Panel that will be anchored in the Ledger F Bracket by inserting  one panel edge into one of the Joist Cover s outside brackets  Next flex the panel  to insert the opposite edge into the other Combo Bracket  then push the rest of  the V Panel in place     e Toinsertthe V Panel into the Ledger F Bracket  place a putty knife in each corner w
38. may not apply to you  This warranty gives you specific legal  rights  and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state              Miscellaneous  This writing is understood and intended to be the final expression of the parties    agreement and is a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions with  respect thereto  superseding all prior agreements or representations  oral or written  and all other communication between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement  This  warranty may not be altered or amended except in a written instrument signed by TimberTech and Purchaser or permitted transferee  No agent  employee or any other party is authorized to  make any warranty in addition to that made in this agreement and TimberTech shall not be bound by any such statements other than those contained in this warranty     This warranty is effective for purchases  Residential or Commercial  as the case may be  made on or after January 1  2011     Copyright  c  2011 TimberTech     25  Sjlimberlech    Less Work  More Life     Every TimberTech product is backed by exceptional customer service and a commitment to quality     Decking  Railing  amp  Fencing     TimberTech decking  railing and fencing  products are backed by a 25 year limited warranty for residential applications and a  10 year limited warranty for commercial applications      TimberTech products are guaranteed against  e Termites   Decay    e Checking    Rotting Splitting  
39. meeting the requirements for a claim   Year of Claim Recovery Year of Claim Recovery Year of Claim Recovery  80  16 60  21 20   12 80  17 40  22 20   13 80  18 10  23 10   14 60  19 40  21 10   15 60  20 20  25 10   This warranty shall not cover  and TimberTech shall not be responsible for  costs and expenses incurred with respect to the removal of the defective TimberTech Products or the installation of replacement materials  including    but not limited to  labor and freight  The foregoing remedies are the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY     Transfer of Warranty  This warranty may be transferred one  1  time  within the five  5  year period beginning from the date of original purchase by Purchaser  to a subsequent buyer of the property upon which the  TimberTech Products were originally installed     Exclusions from Warranty Coverage  TimberTech does not warrant against and is not responsible for  and no implied warranty shall be deemed to cover  any product failure  product malfunction  or damages attributable to    1  improper installation of the TimberTech Products and or failure to abide by TimberTech s installation guidelines  including but not limited to improper gapping   2  use of TimberTech Products beyond normal use  or in an  application not recommended by the TimberTech installation guidelines and local building codes   3  movement  distortion  collapse or settling of the ground or the supporting structure on which the TimberTech Products ar
40. nents  could result in leakage    e DrySpace should not be enclosed with a wall around the outside perimeter 12    0 C Panels  of the deck  It is not intended to be a water proof roof system  12    0 C Panels         DrySpace must be installed so that water runs away from the house  16    0 C  Panel    Appliances  such as dryers and exhaust fans  should not be vented into the we EST       space between the deck surface and DrySpace panels  16  0 C  Panels         Installation is easiest with two people  Combo Brackets       Combo Brackets       Ledger F Brackets    Double Combo Bracket 16                                      Filler Tools  amp  Materials Needed    Board              MA e Safety Glasses    Chalk Line     Hammer   Metal Snips  15  e Square   Two Putty Knives   Gloves             Utility Knife e Butyl Rubber Tape e Tin Flashing  16 V2  e Pliers e Two Step Ladders e Tape Measure      1    Hot Dipped Galvanized Roofing Nails or 1     Deck Screws  for Treated Lumber                             For Decks With 12    and 16    On center Joist Spacing    Deck                            4 1 2     3 1 16        Ledger F Bracket             lt alk  1 7     Combo Bracket    Combo Bracket                            Joist Cover F Bracket  V Panel  10 1 4  or 14   3 1 16   3 3 8   Double Combo Bracket V Panel     Slimberlech    Less Work  More Life     Installation for Decks with 12    and 16  On Center Joist Spacing    Determine the correct installation pitch                 
41. nk to the spacer tab if not already in  contact  Do not use a hammer or damage to the edge of the plank may  occur     DECKING BOARD    DECKING BOARD       INCORRECT       9    limberlech    Less Work  More Life     e The last plank will need to have the outside edge attached using the  method described in Step  1  It may be necessary to rip the last plank  to fit           E        E i                        How to Install at Butt Joints  unles using  TimberTech L Bracket       Joists at butt joints must be doubled up for proper fastener attachment   e Install fasteners as detailed below  Note that the two clips on the right  are shifted approximately 1 4    to the right of center on the joists  If  this is not done the spacer tab may fall within the gap of the butt joist     A    offset 1 4            How to Install on Diagonal    e When the deck is located in a corner of the house  start  with small triangular piece of decking in the corner and work your way  out    e Offset the clip 1 2    to the right of center line of the joist  so screw will  not exit the side of the joist when driven        INCORRECT CORRECT       9 How to Replace a Plank    Make two parallel cuts down the center of the board to be replaced  then  remove the center piece      Using a small pry bar  remove the remaining pieces of decking from  the tabs    e Using areciprocating saw  remove the tabs on the side of the board with  the screw heads showing    e Position new board into place  and drive onto
42. nty Registration  Check the TimberTech product that you purchased           ReliaBoard  Plank  XLM   Plank    TwinFinish  Plank    Accessories                                            Ornamental Rail BuilderRail     Evolutions Rail  ADA Hand Rail System CableRail                                        Secure Mount System                 FenceScape             DeckLitese    Demographic Information  Number of residents in household   Number of household residents in the following age groups                                                   0 12 13 18 19 27 28 39 40 55 55   Average household income   Under  35 000  35 000 50 000    50 000 70 000  70 000 95 000  95 000                            limberl  ch 26    Less Work  More Life     It   s not just a deck  It   s TimberTech        Visit timbertech com or  call 1 800 307 7780 for more information      S imberlech 894 Prairie Avenue e Wilmington  OH 45177    www timbertech com e 1 800 307 7780    Less Work  More Life LIT DECKINSTALL 09 12   2012 TimberTech      Printed in the US A        
43. our local building home improvement center        Gutter installation m    An optional gutter and downspout can be installed with DrySpace     Gutter  Gutters must be installed at support beams to collect water from the m   Beam  V Panels  Each project will have different requirements  The most common installations la Downspout          are shown  Figs  Q and R   A gutter can also be installed along the ledger board to  collect water from between the ledger board and house and between the ledger board  and joist ends  Standard vinyl or aluminum gutters and downspouts can be used   These are readily available at lumberyards     NOTE  Gutter  downspout and accessories are not included with the DrySpace  system     Crane Plastics Manufacturing s use of the mark DRYSPACE is with consent of DrySpace   Inc   in Cedar Rapids  lowa  Crane Plastics Manufacturing and DrySpace Inc   are not  affiliated in any way  Neither company warrants the goods or services of the other      Slimberlech    Less Work  More Life        Earthwood Evolutions decking  fascia  and riser    Statement of Warranty  This warranty is given to the original residential purchaser     Purchaser      of TimberTech Limited   TimberTech   Earthwood Evolutions decking  the  Product    For purposes  of this warranty  a residential Purchaser shall refer to a single family residential homeowner     TimberTech warrants to Purchaser that  for a period of twenty five  25  years from the date of the original consumer purchase
44. p a piece of TwinFascia be sure to note the location of the bevel on the  ripped piece to ensure consistency        Identification  Mark    Bevel __    Stair Installation   TwinFinish  ReliaBoard  DockSider  Earthwood Evolutions  and  TwinRiser Boards   TimberTech does not recommend installing planks on steps without a riser board     Stairs should be constructed per local code requirements    Ensure the stringer step is at least the depth of two full planks plus a 1 8    to  3 16    gap between planks    For gapping requirements  see page 4    Ensure there is at least one stringer for support in the middle of the stair span   Maximum stringer spacing for stairs is 12    on center    Maximum stringer spacing for ReliaBoard and Earthwood Evolutions   Terrain  is 9    on center    Attach a TimberTech TwinRiser board to the front of the bottom step  Cut the  TwinRiser 1 1 4    for DockSider  1    for TwinFinish  15 16    for ReliaBoard and  Earthwood Evolutions    Place the TwinRiser board directly on top of the last plank installed for the  previous step to create the next step  Repeat the process above           limberlech    Less Work  More Life     TimberTech  XLM   Plank    Visit www timbertech com installation to view TimberTech installation videos   Fastening Guidelines For XLM Solid Planks   see pages 5   Important Information    e TimberTech planks are intended to be installed embossed side       The unembossed surface is not to be used as a walking surface  This applie
45. pansion   width  length   Floorizon Plank  Flexural Stiffness   Moment Capacity4   Earthwood Evolutions  Flexural Stiffness4  Moment Capacity4   winFinish  Flexural Stiffness4  Moment Capacity4   ReliaBoard  Flexural Stiffness4  Moment Capacity4   DockSider  Flexural Stiffness  Moment Capacity          Compression Parallel to Extrusion Direction     Compression Perpendicular to Extrusion Direction4  Tensile      Shear    HDT 264  psi   Vicat 1 kg  Shore D Hardness  Specific Gravity gm cc   ermite Resistance  Fungus Resistance   brown and white rot fungi   Coefficient of Friction  Brushed Surface  dry  wet  VertiGrain  dry  wet  WoodGrain  dry  wet  Earthwood Evolutions   dry  wet    ater Absorption               Standard  ASTM E84    CAN ULC  102 2  ASTM E84  ASTM E84   CAN ULC  102 2   E108 modified  San Diego County  San Diego County   CA SFM 12 7 4   ASTM D1929  ASTM D1929    ASTM D696    ASTM D 6109    ASTM D 143  ASTM D 143  ASTM D 638  ASTM D 143  ASTM D 648  ASTM D 1525  ASTM D 2240  ASTM D 792  ASTM D 3345             ASTM D 1413    ASTM F1679    ASTM D1037    TimberTech Material Properties     Class B    Pass    651  F 344  C  788  F 420  C    3 4x10 5 in in F   6 1x10 5 mm mm  c  2 0 x 10 5 in in F   3 6 x 10 5 mm mm  c    426 508 Ib in  2 548 in Ib    1 224 000 kN m  287 900 N     3 z  3           218900 Ib in  2510 in Ib    628 203 kN   283 592 N     zi  3    292052 Ib in  2669 in Ib    838 136 kN   301 557 N     3  3    3 3  3 3    207046 Ib in  2057 in Ib    595
46. r than the end of the Term  send to TimberTech proof of purchase  a description and photographs of the affected area of the Product  and  if the claim relates to  the warranty on stain resistance  and reasonable proof of compliance with the requirements set forth above under    Claims Regarding Stain Resistance     to the following address     TimberTech Limited   894 Prairie Avenue   Wilmington  Ohio 45177   Attn  Claims Department   TimberTech reserves the right to request additional information in connection with the warranty claim     After reviewing all information  TimberTech will make a determination regarding the validity of the claim submitted  If TimberTech determines that the Purchaser s claim is valid  TimberTech will  at  its sole option  either replace the affected item or refund the portion of the purchase price paid by the Purchaser for such affected item  not including the cost of its initial installation   Replacement  material will be provided that is as close as possible in color  design and quality as the replaced material  but TimberTech does not guarantee an exact match as colors and design may change     If Purchaser makes a valid warranty claim hereunder during years eleven  11  through twenty five  25  after the original purchase  then Purchaser s recovery will be prorated as indicated below   If TimberTech is providing replacement materials  it may elect to replace the percentage listed below of boards otherwise meeting the requirements for a claim 
47. s to all decking surfaces   e TimberTech does not recommend the use of rubber or vinyl products  welcome mats  planters  etc   on XLM deck planks  A reaction can occur that causes    discoloration of the decking under the rubber vinyl product  This is common caution for vinyl decking products     e     areas with obstructed airflow such as roofs and on grade applications  a minimum of 1 1 2    sleeper system  supported by and connected to the substructure over which the deck is built        Standard Joist Spacing  90   Angle   30  Angle   45   Angle  100psf 1  125 172                      End to End Gapping Recommendations    zu       vil      TimberTech XLM Planks are vinyl based  so a certain amount of expansion and contraction is  natural with significant temperature changes  refer to the gapping recommendations chart on page 4      XLM Installation Instructions    Install planks from the outside of the deck and work toward house     For gapping requirements  see page 4     Fasten 3 4  from outside edge of each plank  using two screws per joist including end joists     3 4     H    For solid planks  always double joists at butt seams  Do not toe screw deck planks as this will cause splitting   Install fasteners perpendicular to plank surface and drive flush  Do not overdrive screws   When cutting XLM planking with a hand held circular saw  a thin kerf 40 tooth alternate top bevel finish blade is recommended to achieve the cleanest cuts     For a power miter or compound pow
48. se the 3 4  plank screw to attach the L Bracket to the plank   into the outside of the rim joist     BOTTOM OF DECK PLANK       NOTE  Refer to  clip spacing diagram  above for proper clip spacing        limberlech 12    Less Work  More Life     Option B  Start with the first plank flush with the outside of the rim joist    D Use the 1 1 2    screw provided to install L Bracket into the e Use the 3 4    screw to attach the L Bracket to the underside of  inside of rim joist  the plank            BOTTOM OF DECK PLANK    LEDGER       LEDGER    NOTE  Refer to  clip spacing diagram  above for proper clip spacing     When Installing on Last Plank as a  Stop Clip     To use the L Bracket on the last board  you must have sufficient access to the underside of the deck  This is so you can attach each L Bracket into the underside  of the plank  Once the other planks are installed  you will not be able to access the underside of the last plank from above  In general  you need several feet of  clearance from the ground below to get underneath and attach the L Bracket to the plank Follow the same installation and spacing instructions as above     13  limbe                Care  amp  Cleaning    With proper installation and care  TimberTech products will provide years of outdoor living pleasure     For most current recommendations  visit http   www timbertech com warranty and care care and cleaning default aspx    Storage    Store TimberTech products under cover to maintain a clean surface   
49. tallation guidelines and local building codes   3  movement  distortion  collapse or settling of the ground or the  supporting structure on which the Product is installed   4  exposure to  or direct or indirect contact with extreme heat sources  over 250 degrees   which may damage the surface of the product  and cause the Product to fade   5  any act of God  such as flooding  hurricane  earthquake  lightning  etc   or environmental condition  such as air pollution  mold  mildew  etc     6  improper  handling  storage  abuse or neglect of the Product by Purchaser  the transferee or third parties   7  any fading or staining not on the surface of the Product  i e   the underside or the ends of the  Product   or  8  ordinary wear and tear     In addition  this warranty will be voided if  1  paint  stain or other coating materials are applied to the Product  or  2  the surface of the Product has been damaged or punctured  including as a  result of contact with shovels or similar sharp edged tools  Such tools should not be used under any circumstance to remove snow  ice  or other debris from the surface of the product     Purchaser is solely responsible for determining the effectiveness  fitness  suitability and safety of the Product in connection with its use in any particular application     Limitations  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES  EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN AND IN THE TIMBERTECH LIMITED 25 YEAR LIMITED RESIDENTIAL WARRANTY   TIMBERTECH MAKES NO OTHER 
50. tant   www encorecoatings com    e Cabot Clear Solution Oil Based  cabotstain com    e Weatherall UV Guard Deck and Fence Coating   weatherall com    e Cabot Australian Timber Oil  cabotstain com     Dirt  Grime  Tannin and Mildew Stains    TimberTech products are formulated to inhibit mildew growth and minimize  staining  Rinse off your TimberTech products periodically with a hose  Even if it  appears clean  it is important to prevent build up of pollen debris  Mildew stains  may occur where moisture  pollens  and or dirt are present  Mildew needs a food  source to grow  which can be grass  pollens  dirt  debris  wood and wood resins     Maintaining a clean  dry surface is the best method for combating   mildew  Ensure that water drains effectively from your deck  Keep weep holes clear  and unclogged on TimberTech Floorizon planks  For TimberTech XLM  Earthwood  Evolutions  TwinFinish  DockSider and ReliaBoard  be sure that gaps exist between  planks to allow for drainage     Like any wood based product  TimberTech s wood plastic composite products   Floorizon  TwinFinish and DockSider  and ReliaBoard  may experience a  naturally occurring process called Extractive Bleeding  This process may  cause a temporary discoloration that will weather away  In most cases the  weathering process takes 8 10 weeks but could vary depending on location  and specific product application such as a covered porch     If the stains have set on TwinFinish  ReliaBoard  or DockSider planks   you m
51. teel or a minimum  8 x 3    stainless steel or  high quality coated deck screws      TimberTech does not recommend using nails  however  if nails are to be used  use  stainless steel or high quality coated nails   Small headed ring shank or casing  nails provide minimal fastener exposure  Extreme caution must be used  Do not  overdrive the nail     it could causethe planks to split     especially at the ends  Nails  should be driven so that the head is flush with the plank surface     e Do NOT nail        planks    Compliant with treated lumber     Nails offer time savings but may loosen over time with the expansion and  contraction of the entire deck system  joist and planking   This may cause the  nails to pop up from the deck surface  which will require re setting the nails   Protruding nail heads are one source of the most common injury to bare feet  on decks     Fastener Mushrooming  This may occur when a non composite deck screw is  driven into the decking  It can be greatly reduced or eliminated by using a screw  designed for composite lumber  If mushrooming occurs  lightly tap the material  back into the hole of all planks  except Earthwood Evolutions  When installing  Earthwood Evolutions  using TOPLoc reduces chance of mushrooming  If using  alternative fasteners or other composite screws  we recommend pre dimpling  the plank by drilling a hole slightly smaller in diameter than the screw head  and as deep as the screw head before driving    TimberTech Grooved Planks
52. tentially damage the deck s surface finish     If a build up does occur please refer to the Care and Cleaning section  in TimberTech s installation guide        Working With TimberTech Planks    Expansion and Contraction Gapping Requirements For All TimberTech Planks  TimberTech deck planks will experience expansion and contraction e Side to side plank gapping must be minimum 1 8  to maximum 5 32   with changes in temperature  Expansion and contraction are most e Gap planks a minimum 1 8    to 3 16    side to side   significant where extreme temperature changes occur  Fastening            the deck planks according to the gapping requirements noted in the   For California fire requirements  please refer to page 17    following table accommodates for this movement     Allow 3 16  minimum gap where the planking meets any adjoining  Changes in length are most significant during the installation structure or post    process  and should be accounted for if working in extreme e Follow these butt joint gapping guidelines for all TimberTech planks     temperatures  A good example would be cutting your planks  during a hot afternoon  letting them sit outside overnight  in the cool air and then installing them the next morning  Butt Joint 6      Reali t  Chances are  you will notice a certain amount of contraction  utt Joint Gapping Requirements    The best way to minimize this problem is to fasten your 32  F and below 33   F to 74   F 75   F and above    planks as soon after cutting as
53. th and Stiffness are  the mean ultimate values at 376 strain for  comparison only     2  See Web site for updates     18       DrySpace     Visit www timbertech com installation to view TimberTech installation videos     TimberTech DrySpace  The Deck Drainage System    DrySpace is a revolutionary deck drainage system that collects the water that falls between  the gaps in the planks and channels it away  leaving a virtually dry and functional space below                                               Important Information DrySpace Kits   e DrySpace is designed for decks with 12  and 16    on center joist Kit 0 C  Combo  spacing  A 2x6 filler board can be installed to accommodate joist 12  Ledger V Panels   Brackets F Bracket  spacing up to 14  for the 12  on center and 18  for the 16  on center          The open space between on center joists should not be more than 12    16 16  11  for the 12  on center  Fig  A1   and no more than 15  for the 16  12    0 6  6  on center  Fig  A2   For decks with joist spacing greater than 14    16    0 C  on center  the DrySpace kit for 16  on center joists should be used  and      for decks with joist spacing greater than 18  on center  16  0 C      Installation of DrySpace must stop a minimum of 3    before the Fascia  This      allows water to exit the DrySpace panel and provide for ventilation  Also Available in Bulk     Never install DrySpace over a beam    e DrySpace should not be spliced to achieve longer runs  Lapping the system Compo
54. that are compliant with these requirements and safe for our customers     TimberTech Decking Meets California Fire Codes     Based on extensive testing  the following TimberTech products meet  the California State Fire Marshal and San Diego County requirements  for use in the Wildland Urban Interface  WUI    areas     e XLM   All Colors  Class B Flame Spread Rating      e Earthwood    All colors  Class B Flame Spread Rating   e TwinFinish    All colors  Class B Flame Spread Rating   e DockSider     All colors  Class B Flame Spread Rating   e ReliaBoard     All colors  Class B Flame Spread Rating   e Earthwood Evolutions Natural  amp  Tropical   Currently in Testing     Earthwood  TwinFinish  and DockSider plank must be installed with  a 1 8  gap to be in compliance in California      View the technical information on www timbertech com for most current fire  code classifications       A listing of TimberTech compliant products is available in the  Wildland Urban Interface Compliance Handbook published by the  State Fire Marshals office in California  The handbook can be viewed  online at http   www osfm fire ca gov structureengineer pdf bml   wuiproducts pdf        Currently in testing for San Diego County       imberlech 16    Less Work  More Life     TimberTech Material Properties     PROPERTY  Flame Spread Index  Earthwood Evolutions    Smoke Development  Earthwood Evolutions    Burning Brand  UnderDeck Test    Flash Point   Spontanious Ignition   Coefficient of Thermal Ex
55. the proper level below the deck surface   e Drive at one continuous speed     do not slow down          Install Deck Screws into Joists    e Install two screws into decking at each joist   e Maximum spacing between each row of screws should be 16  on center     Q Install Plug    e Place plug into cored hole and gently tap flush with deck surface        A Important Information    e The Cortex Setting Tool must be used to set the Cortex screw to the proper depth    e The Cortex fastener must be driven perpendicular to the deck surface for proper  fit and ideal finished look    e The cored hole must be free of debris or moisture  Use a smooth hammer head  to set the Cortex plug    e The interaction between the deck board  screw  and plug is essential  Use of  non Cortex Screws or non Cortex plugs will nullify the warranty        A End and Edge Distance Minimums       Predrilling is required when installing Cortex fasteners less than 1  from the  end and 1  from the edge of a TimberTech deck board       Predrilling is also required at butt joints  Common building practices dictate  that you  sister  an additional joist at your butt seam connections    e Predrilling should be done with a 5 32  drill bit to create the proper pilot hole     Restricted Cortex Uses    The TimberTech Cortex System is designed for traditional elevated deck surfaces   The following applications require a different fastening method for further  instructions     e Sleeper systems  Framing rests directly on
56. trate  www deckmax com   e So Safe Heavy Duty  www sosafeusa com     For the best result and to prevent damage to the board please consider  the following     e  t is best to complete cleaning during the early morning or evening  hours when the board surface is cool to prevent cleaners from drying   evaporating on the deck surface      When applying cleaners  spray the boards with power washer or  garden hose to pre wet the board surface      Follow the manufacturer s dilution and application instructions   e  t is important to thoroughly remove all cleaner from the board  surface  It is recommended to use a power washer according to the  instructions above for XLM periodic maintenance cleaning     TimberTech does not recommend the use of rubber or vinyl products  welcome  mats  planters  etc   on XLM deck planks  A reaction can occur that causes  discoloration of the decking under the rubber vinyl product  This is a common  caution for vinyl decking products     To clean Earthwood Evolutions  and XLM  we recommend the following  methods      Keeping an unsoiled deck surface will make cleanup after a spill much  easier     1  Immediately wipe the soiled area and remove as much of the  spill as possible     2  If the spill consists of an abrasive substance  blot the spill   Do not rub     3  Soak the stained area with warm water and blot up with a  soft towel     4  Ifthe stain is still evident  mix a solution of mild dishwashing  detergent and warm water in a small bucket    
57. ts and Grooves  TwinFinish  ReliaBoard  DockSider  and TwinFascia    Scratches  nicks  cuts and grooves can be eliminated by using a wire brush   Brush in the direction of the grain of the product  The brushed area will weather  back in approximately 8 10 weeks     h    Less Work  More Life        TimberTech Code Listings    Once a product is tested by an independent  lab  an application and report is submitted  to one of several agencies that provide  listings for building products that meet the  requirements of Acceptance Criteria 174   AC 174  as set forth by the International         m    Code Council Evaluation Service  ICC ES   TimberTech currently    has listings from the ICC ES and Architectural Testing    Inc  The    following TimberTech reports on code compliance are available    to download on www timbertech com     ICC Evaluation Service  Inc     ICC ESR 1400    Ornamental Rail System    ATI Architectural Testing  Inc     CCRR 0114 CCRR 0129    RadianceRail e BuilderRail    CCRR 0128      DockSider   e Earthwood Grooved  amp  Solid   e TwinFinish Grooved  amp  Solid     Floorizon      ReliaBoard   e XLM Grooved  amp  Solid      Earthwood Evolutions Grooved  amp  Solid    Canadian Construction  Materials Centre    CCMC 13303 R  e Floorizon Plank    CCMC 13304 R  e TwinFinish Plank  e Earthwood Plank    Fire Resistant Decking    Fire regulations and codes continue to become more important in the  building industry  TimberTech is committed to manufacturing products  
58. uctions such as posts  A power  miter saw can also be very helpful during installation  When cutting  XLM planking with a hand held circular saw it is recommended  that a thin kerf 40 tooth alternate top bevel finish blade be used  to achieve the cleanest cuts  For a power miter or compound  power miter saw a fine finish alternate top bevel blade is also  recommended  When working with TimberTech products be sure  to wear proper clothing and safety equipment  Safety glasses should be  used during the entire installation process     For most current care and cleaning  technical information and more  visit www timbertech com     Floorizon     For information on Floorizon please visit www timbertech com and click on Installation Resources for downloadable instructions     XLM      TimberTech does not recommend the use of rubber or vinyl products  welcome mats  planters  etc              deck planks  A reaction can occur that causes discoloration of the decking under the    rubber vinyl product  This is a common caution for vinyl decking products     e      NOT nail        Planks    Walking Surface     TimberTech planks are intended to be installed embossed side up  The unembossed surface is not to be used as a walking surface  This applies to all decking surfaces     Directional Notch     TimberTech s surface      TwinFinish  ReliaBoard  Earthwood Evolutions  DockSider  TwinFascia and TwinRiser boards is directional in manner  A notch has been added to  one side of the planks  W
59. ve heat gain within a structure and can cause unusual             heat build up on exterior surfaces  This extreme elevation of surface When calculating the amount of decking you will need  it is recommended that you  temperatures  which exceeds that of normal exposure  can possibly add roughly 10  to the total for a scrap factor     cause TimberTech products to melt  sag  warp  discolor  increase         expansion contraction  and accelerate weathering  XLM  Earthwood Evolutions  TwinFinish  ReliaBoard Plank  and    Current or potential TimberTech customers that have concerns about DockSider  possible damage by Low E glass should contact the manufacturer of          you know the square footage number  divide it by 5 5 for 12    planks  7 3 for 16   the product which contains Low E glass for a solution to reduce or planks and 9 1 for 20    planks   eliminate the effects of reflected sunlight      Example  Length x Width     Total Square Footage  Square Footage   by 5 5  12      7 3  16     or 9 1  20       Planks Needed   Round the number up     Planks Needed   10   Scrap Factor    Final Number of Planks  Needed  Round the number up     A Excessive Construction Debris    It is important during construction  the deck   s surface stay clear  from excessive build up of dirt  sand  and dust from tile  concrete   landscape blocks  or any other masonry products  If these materials  are not removed immediately  the deck surface will become difficult to  clean and foot traffic can po
60. wer washer can be used when cleaning TimberTech products  The  recommended maximum pressure is 1500 psi for TimberTech decks  A fan tip  nozzle should be used along with the proper cleaning product  Spray in the  direction of the brush grain pattern to avoid damaging the product  Use caution  not to damage the material and always take the proper safety precautions when  operating a power washer     To remove product identification printing from the side or bottom of a TimberTech  deck plank use Isopropyl Alcohol  rubbing alcohol      Basic Cleaning Recommendations    XLM    For periodic maintenance cleaning  we recommend power washing the deck  boards  For best results  use a maximum of 3000psi gas powered pressure  washer with 25  fan tip  Hold the power wash wand at approximately a 30   angle as illustrated below to flush the board surface  Spray in the direction  of the length of the plank  not across or surface damage may result  For best  results the spray pattern should cover one deck board per pass  Use caution not  to damage the material and always take the proper safety precautions when  operating a power washer        limberlech    Less Work  More Life        For heavily soiled areas or to aid in the periodic maintenance a cleaner  may be used in conjunction with power washing     Cleaners that are recommended for use with XLM        Original Krud Kutter Concentrated Cleaner Degreaser Stain Remover   www krudkutter com     e DeckMax Professional Grade Cleaner Concen
61. writing  at the following address     TimberTech Limited  894 Prairie Avenue  Wilmington  Ohio 45177  Attn  Claims Department    Purchaser must include in this notification proof of purchase and a statement explaining the defect  TimberTech may request additional information  After reviewing all information   TimberTech will make a determination regarding the validity of such claim  For any claim that TimberTech determines to be valid  TimberTech will replace the defective TOPLoc    Screws  It  is the sole responsibility of Purchaser to arrange and to pay for the return to TimberTech of any TOPLoc    Screws to which this warranty applies     This warranty shall not cover  and TimberTech shall not be responsible for  costs and expenses incurred with respect to the removal of the defective TOPLoc    Screws or the installation of  replacement materials  including but not limited to  labor and freight  The foregoing remedy is the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY     Transfer of Warranty  This warranty may be transferred one  1  time  within the five  5  year period beginning from the date of original purchase by Purchaser  to a subsequent buyer of the  property upon which the TOPLoc    Screws were originally installed     Exclusions from Warranty Coverage  TimberTech does not warrant against and is not responsible for  and no implied warranty shall be deemed to cover  any product failure  product  malfunction  or damages attributable to   1  improper installat
    
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