Listed below are frequently asked questions that pertain to ModernView Decking in the areas of Product Comparison, Installation, Aesthetics, Structural Stability, Functionality, Maintenance, and Environmental Impact. Read on or click one of the links above to go directly to an area of interest.
Product Comparison
Question: How does ModernView Decking compare to other leading composite decking products in terms of price?
Answer: ModernView Decking is affordably priced and significantly less expensive than other composite decking products.
Installation
Question: Are there special tools needed to install ModernView Decking?
Answer: Common wood working tools can be used to install ModernView Decking. To avoid excessive heat on the composite decking material, use a carbide blade with the least amount of teeth possible (fewer than 20 is recommended).
Question: What type of fastener is suitable for use with ModernView Decking?
Answer: A 2-1/4" #7 stainless steel trim head screw is recommended.
Question: Can ModernView Decking trim or field boards be used in the installation of the sub-structure?
Answer: No.
Aesthetics
Question: Can you paint or stain ModernView Decking?
Answer: The composite decking manufacturer does not recommend painting or staining this product.
Question: Will ModernView Decking fade over time?
Answer: ModernView Decking is designed to retain its color. Prolonged exposure to UV rays from the sun will fade any decking.
Structural Stability
Question: Is ModernView Decking pliable; can it bend or be formed into a shape?
Answer: Yes, depending on the application, but the warranty will be void once the composite decking product has been altered in this way. Check with the Customer Service Department at ModernView Decking for guidance.
Question: Does the recycled content in ModernView Decking make the material less structurally sound?
Answer: No, the formulated composition of and the manufacturing process behind ModernView Decking give this material good mechanical strength.
Question: What is the allowable load rating for ModernView Decking?
Answer: Per square foot at a 16" joist span, ModernView Decking can handle 150 lbs. Per square foot at a 12" joist span, ModernView Decking can handle 200 lbs.
Functionality
Question: Is it possible to get splinters when walking barefoot on the composite decking material?
Answer: No.
Question: When ModernView Decking gets wet, will it become slippery?
Answer: Compared to wood, ModernView Decking will not get as slippery. It has approximately the same coefficient of friction as smooth asphalt.
Maintenance
Question: Can you clean ModernView Decking with a power wash machine?
Answer: Yes, but it is important to use no more than 1300 PSI and keep the wand at least 8 to 10 inches from the deck surface.
Question: Why does ModernView Decking come with a 25-year limited warranty?
Answer: Because it is encapsulated through a patented process.
Environmental Impact
Question: Is ModernView Decking considered a safe decking product?
Answer: Yes. Unlike wood decking that requires regular treating processes that involve toxic chemicals to prevent rot and decay, ModernView Decking is naturally resistant to rot and decay without toxic additives.
Question: Does ModernView Decking help conserve water, save energy, and reduce fuel consumption?
Answer: Yes, to all three check points. Made with 95% recycled content, ModernView Decking consumes little to no water or fuel in the raw material extraction and processing stages and saves 5.3 trillion BTUs of energy every year.
