StraightTalk: Have a Decking Question? Ask Us.

Have a Decking Question? Ask Us.

We know building a deck is a big project and can be complicated – maybe even a little intimidating. What materials to use, how much will it cost, who will build it – just a few of the questions you need answered. As decking experts with a passion for this stuff, we created this site so you can do just that – ask us any question about your deck project, your options or our products. And we’ll get the straight answers to help you make the right choices for your new deck.

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SORT QUESTIONS BY TOPIC:

What is the wattage on TimberTech LED DeckLites?

Ray, KY
What does class B flame spread rating mean?

Rose, Aaliquippa, PA
What preservatives are used in the composite core to avoid rotting?

Donna, Toronto, Ontario
Can TimberTech decking material be used for a wheel chair/walker ramp?

Debbie, Woodland, CA
How do you install TimberTech railings on concrete?

Doug, Gering, NE
What sizes are available in TimberTech gates?

Scott, Greenvale, NY
How much does a composite deck cost compared to a wood deck?

Steve, PA
What is the warranty of a TimberTech deck?

Douglas, Emerson, NJ
How do TimberTech’s decking prices compare to Trex’s decking prices?

Jim, Denver, CO
What is the benefit of a composite deck over a wood deck?

Brian, Vermont
How much does a composite deck cost?

Dana, Minnesota
How does composite and PVC deck pricing compare?

Stephen, Raleigh, NC
I have a wood deck and need to replace some boards. Can I replace them with composite decking?

Tina, Eddystone, PA
Where are TimberTech products manufactured?

Edwin, Kennebunk, Maine
Does TimberTech decking require pre-drilling to install?

Ann, Westhampton, NY
Are there different types of composite decking materials?

Shaun, NV
I've heard there were fading issues with XLM in the past. Is that still an issue?

Jane, Memphis, TN
Can you use TimberTech material for a raised garden bed?

Kevin, Ojai, CA
Is TimberTech XLM decking slippery when it gets wet?

John, New Berlin, WI
Between capped composite and PVC - which TimberTech decking product resists fading the most?

Brian, Goshen, NY
Should I be concerned with mold on a composite deck like TimberTech or Trex?

Victor, Knoxville, TN
How far apart do you put the floor joists?

Alan, Hillsdale, NJ
What is the difference between composite decking that is solid and grooved?

Dean,
How do you install TimberTech railings?

Steve, Vacaville, CA
How do you clean mud off a TimberTech XLM deck?

Rich , East Hanover, NJ
Is TimberTech fire resistant?

Christian, Holbrook, NY
What options are available with the TimberTech decking systems for a glass 'view'?

Jerry, Parsippany, NJ
Will TimberTech boards warp?

Mike, Naperville, Il.
What is the difference between the Earthwood Evolutions lines of decking?

Anonymous, MA
How do you "hide" the sawn ends of the boards?

David, Pinckney, MI
Is Floorizon Decking still available?

Kirk, Elkridge, MD
Can I use Cortex fasteners on riser and fascia boards?

David , Clinton, WA
Are the Cortex screws and TOPLoc screws the same?

David, Clinton, WA
Are CONCEALoc fasteners color matched to your decking?

Gilbert, Fairfax, VA
Can I build a TimberTech deck six inches from the ground?

Roy, Ukiah, CA
Does TimberTech make a grabbable handrail for stairs that meet code?

Allen, Middlesex, NJ
Are all TimberTech products okay to use for piers?

Len, Granger, Indiana
I have a one DeckLite that is dim - how do I change a TimberTech cap light?

Craig, Basking Ridge, NJ
Can I paint or stain my existing TimberTech deck?

Richard, Endicott, NY
Can carpeting be installed or an area rug be used over 3 season glass enclosed TimberTech deck?

Ann Marie, Doylestown, PA
When you rip the last plank to fit the decking area, will the outer shell separate?

Gayle, Castle Dale
Can you build a TimberTech deck over a wood deck?

Steve, Shelby, MT
After shoveling the snow off my deck, the leftover water freezes and becomes slick. What should I do?

Cindy, Loveland, CO
My deck is in full sun - will my furniture and rugs leave imprints from the deck fading?

Michele, Radford, Va
Any tips on how to design my own deck?

Victoria, Arkansas
I have decking in my sunroom - why do I get coffee looking stains when it gets wet?

Vickie, Cumberland Gap, TN
Can I use TimberTech as a joist?

Rudi, Santa Maria
Do you have any IPE color in composite decking?

Elberto, West Los Angeles, CA
Do you offer railing with a radius?

Roger, Hanover PA.
What is the spacing requirements for TimberTech deck planking?

Robert, Ocean City, Maryland
Where can I obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for TimberTech products?

Cinda, Killeen, TX
What happens to the dirt and debris that falls through the gaps between the deck boards with DrySpace installed?

Philip , Effingham, IL
How can you mount light fixtures to the under side of a deck that has the DrySpace system?

Philip, Effingham, IL
What type of outdoor rugs & furniture can be used on composite decks?

Kathy, Wiley Ford, WV
Can we build a TimberTech deck over an old concrete patio?

Mim, Edinboro, PA
What are the individual weights of a 12' and 16' Earthwood Evolutions boards?

Larry, Jackson, CA
How do I install a XLM system over sleepers?

Ron, Seattle, WA
Which railing is most suitable in a salt-air environment?

Angus , Cayucos, CA
Is the BuilderBoard railing exactly 6' and 8'?

Linda, Glenwood, AR
Is there a problem with heat build-up on composite?

Janice, AL
Will DrySpace fail if snow melts and then freezes on the DrySpace?

Mike, Okemos, MI
Will my dog scratch a TimberTech composite deck?

Dan and Buster, Ohio
How do I clean my composite deck?

Jerry, IL
How do I file a warranty claim if I have a deck problem?

Carla, AZ
What information is available about offgassing as it relates to composite decking?

Shawn, North Dartmouth, MA
How do I remove or hide scratches on XLM decking?

Corinne, Chester Springs, PA

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