Lots of searches on our website for de-icing your composite decks here in the Cincinnati & surrounding areas. All 3 brands basically suggest the same, and don't shovel across your boards. Always shovel in the direction that your board grain has been installed. I've provided information for the 3 main composites that sell here:
http://www.trex.com/inspiration/blog/detail/?id=209 For Ice Removal Per Azek Care & Cleaning Guide: • Most products containing calcium chloride can be used without damage to the deck/porch surface. • These products may leave a white residue which can be cleaned using the cleaning guidelines above. • Metal shovels or plastic shovels with a metal leading edge may damage the surface of AZEK Deck and are not recommended for clearing snow from deck/porch surface Ice and Snow Per Timbertech's Care & Cleaning Guide: 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 should achieve this. Use care and caution to not damage the surface of your deck when shoveling snow or ice off of it. - See more at: http://timbertech.com/warranty-and-care/care-and-cleaning/#Ice-and-Snow Comments are closed.
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