EKODECK / EKODECK+

CARE & MAINTENANCE GUIDE

Ekodeck Installation Guide 2

OVERVIEW

Ekodeck is not a self-cleaning product.

It will require periodic cleaning especially in

undercover or alfresco areas.

Ekodeck performs best when exposed to the

elements. Rain and UV generally degrade and wash

away most stains naturally.

Cleaning requirements of your Ekodeck product will

vary depending on product use and weather

exposure. As Ekodeck is not impermeable to stains,

any foreign substances should be cleaned off

immediately. Ekodeck can stain, especially if not

cleaned regularly.

This guide will give you some basic principles that

will help you maintain the natural beauty of your

Ekodeck.

NATURAL VARIANCES & COLOUR

Ekodeck is made from reclaimed and recycled

materials. Whilst every care is taken to ensure

consistency of performance and quality, natural

variances will occur from one board/batch to the

other in appearance, colour and texture.

These variances are similar with those naturally

found on timber decking and are designed to blend

in and even out over time.

Ekodeck board dimensions are subject to

normal manufacturing variations and tolerances.

Reasonable variances in board dimensions are not

considered a product fault and due care should be

taken when installing to allow for these.

Ekodeck will never fade to grey like timber when

exposed to the elements. Ekodeck contains 45%

natural timber fibres. When exposed to UV these

fibres will slightly lose their brightness.

This is a normal process for any exterior building

material. After 3-6 months Ekodeck will stablise and

maintain its colour.

GENERAL CLEAN

A general clean is essential immediately after

installation to remove tannins and surface debris

from installation and periodically as you see fit:

1. Scrub the deck with hot water and dishwashing

liquid with a medium bristle brush.

2. Wash down your deck thoroughly –

a high pressure hose is recommended.

Scratches & Marks

In the event your Ekodeck is scratched, it can easily

be repaired by lightly sanding in the direction of the

grain using 24-40g sandpaper.

Ekodeck’s colour is consistent all the way through, so

you can sand it to remove scratches and marks.

STUBBORN STAINS

If a general clean fails to remove stubborn stains on

your deck, Motsenbocker’s Lift Off #2 can be used to

remove stubborn spot stains – this is most effective

for oil based stains (eg. BBQ stains).

Please refer to the instructions on the bottle.

WATER MARKS & TANNINS

Tannins are naturally found in timber and will excrete

from the boards over time which may create marks.

Since reclaimed timber is a component of Ekodeck,

the level of tannins in the boards may vary and

could require additional cleaning to remove them

completely.

A general clean will remove these water marks and

tannins.

MOULD

Ekodeck has a 2-year warranty against mould

and mildew. If mould grows on your Ekodeck,

due to a surrounding environment of constant

moisture and shade, 30 Seconds Mould Off can

be used to remove it.

Please refer to the instructions found on the bottle.

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Ekodeck Australia Pty Ltd. Unit 1, 20-26 Sabre Drive Port Melbourne, VIC 3207

Phone: +61 3 9639 7774 Email: info@ekodeck.com.au