FAQ

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Can you bend or shape MoistureShield?
Yes. However, every application is different. You should contact the Customer Service Department at
A.E.R.T., for guidance. The warranty does not cover the product after it has been altered in this way.
Can MoistureShield be painted and stained? If so, what type of paint is recommended?
The manufacturer does not recommend painting or staining MoistureShield decking and railing. However, if
you choose to paint or stain, please follow these recommendations:
Handrail can be painted or stained using two different methods:
a) Allow the handrail to weather 2-3 months in direct sun. If painting, apply an oil-based primer following
the weather process. Paint using high quality acrylic latex paint. If staining, primer is not needed. Stain
using a high quality oil-based stain.
b) If weathered product is not an option, use a shellac-based primer and an acrylic latex paint. Decking can
be painted or stained only if allowed to weather. Use method “a” above.
Where can I get a sample of MoistureShield?
A local stocking dealer or by getting in touch with us through our Customer Service Department at 866-729-
2378 or Request a Sample.
Are there any toxins in MoistureShield?
No.
Is your product less harmful to human health than a comparable conventional product?
Yes. MoistureShield® decking and accessories contain no added arsenic, or other preservatives that are
likely to be toxic under normal exposure conditions. Conventional wood treating processes impregnate the
wood substrate with toxic chemicals to prevent rot and decay. MoistureShield is naturally resistant to rot and
decay without the toxic additives.
Does your product contain over 25% recycled materials?
Yes. MoistureShield decking and accessories are made with 95% recycled materials, of which, 38% is post
consumer in origin.
Does your product help conserve water?
Yes. Since MoistureShield decking and accessories are made with 95% recycled content, water
consumption is reduced or eliminated in the raw material extraction and processing stages that similar virgin
based products would experience.
Does your product help save energy?
Yes. MoistureShield products are made with a mixture of recycled polyethylene plastic and recycled wood.
Recycling one pound of wood conserves approximately 8,500 Btu’s of energy. Similarly, recycling one pound
of polyethylene conserves approximately 28,350 Btu’s of energy. Consequently, building a 12' x 12' deck
with MoistureShield saves an amount of energy roughly equal to 110 gallons of gasoline.