NewTechâ„¢composite building materials are virtually maintenance free, so very little care or maintenance is required.
Here are some tips to keeping your deck looking new:

Mold and Mildew

       NewTech™has and antifungal guard added during formulation and an additional antimicrobial surface coating. This means your NewTech™ material is protected against mold, mildew and germs, including bacteria. We recommends that you periodically clean your NewTech™ material by washing dirt and debris from the surface the deck. Do not allow twigs and other sources of microbes to build up between the boards.

If mold or mildew develops,we recommend using Corte Clean. Their cleaner is safe for the environment and safe for our decking product. To use please follow their directions accordingly.

Heavy Stains

      Staining may occur from oil, grease, dark wine, mayonnaise, butter, charcoal, red clay, or rust, damaging your deck surface. The first action is to clean the spot immediately. The best results will occur by cleaning immediately after the damage happens, before it soaks in to the cellulose fiber. If immediate cleaning is not possible, try to lift the stain from the surface using a degreaser or detergent in hot water.

If you are not satisfied with the result of either method, use , not only does it lift mold and mildew out of NewTech composite decking it also helps lift out stains caused but different products.

Ice and Snow

      Always use a plastic shovel to remove snow from your deck surface. This will not scratch the surface like a metal shovel. If you use a metal shovel, do not chip at the deck surface. Use salt to remove ice from the surface of your deck.Salt will not cause harm or react with the composite formulation. Remove the salt from the deck surface when convenient. Note, however, that prolonged exposure is not recommended.

Refinishing

       NewTech™ works well with the Cabot line of Deck stains. A custom formulation of color fast properties allows you to recover and maintain the rich beauty of the original color. NewTech™ does fade to a slightly lighter color due to the bleaching nature of the natural cellulose fibers contained within the product. Please specify the color you purchased from your dealer when ordering. Contact your nearest Cabot dealer to learn more. Always be careful not to drag furniture or heavy items across your deck as it will leave scratches on the surface.

Painting

       NewTech™does not require any painting over the life of the product. If you want to change the color of the decking, railing, fencing or furniture products, use a paint recommended for surface coating applications. The paint will not penetrate the surface of the material like traditional wood. Additionally, the paint will last much longer that it does with wood due the fact that water does not penetrate the interior of the board causing the paint to lift from the surface. Always wait until the surface weathers before painting to provide more cellulose exposure for the paint to adhere to. Always test a piece of NewTech product before applying to the whole project to ensure that desired results are achieved.

Miscellaneous

      Always place concentrated heavy items where the deck board is contact with the joist substructure. Constant loading of the deck board without support may cause the decking to sag. NewTech™ is not recommended for structural supports. Refer to the ASTM specifications when designing for your hot tub, spa, outdoor kitchen or open pit barbeque and other heavy fixtures. Additionally, be careful not to drag furniture or heavy items across your deck as it will leave scratches on the surface.