Installation Guide

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Decking products are made to withstand the rigors of the outdoors. But no matter the material, it’s still important to properly handle decking to
prevent injury and blemishes on the boards. Follow these storage and handling strategies to ensure decking planks look their best when it comes
time to install.
Storage
1. KEEP IT COVERED All decking materials will fade over time with exposure to the sun. Keep planks covered in the yard and on the jobsite to avoid
premature fading or uneven weathering across multiple planks. This will also prevent tannin stains from plant debris in the yard. Ideally keep the
material covered with the lumber wrap that ships on each skid and keep the skid out of the weather.
2. KEEP IT CLEAN
ground so that they stay clean and free of moisture.
3. KEEP IT FLAT

4. KEEP IT SAFE
Handling
1. HANDLE WITH HELP 
2. STACK TOGETHER 
length on bottom and work toward shortest length at the top.
3. DON’T STACK IT TALL Only stack MoistureShield products 20 skids high. Although, it may be possible to stack 25 skids, it is not recommended
because the stack become unstable. Make sure that the edges of each skid are not touching or scraping the ground when moving skids.
4. PRACTICE GOOD FORKLIFT TECHNIQUES
prevent damage. Use caution when maneuvering around stacks to avoid striking the material.
5. MOVE IN MULTIPLES
capacity to ensure safe travel.
Storage & Handling