Frequently Asked Questions

Fiberon composite products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials and crafted at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility using only the finest raw materials available and the latest in polymer technology. It is this combination of high-quality ingredients and manufacturing expertise that produces the best-performing composite products in the industry.

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) provides superior physical and mechanical performance compared to mixed density resins (LLDPE, LDE and MDPE).  HDPE resins are typically found in more rigid products like drinking cups and food packaging.  The use of HDPE results in a decking board that is stiffer, more durable and much harder than other decks made with inferior grades of plastic.

Unlike other decking boards that use shadows from embossed or molded surfaces, Fiberon products are developed with a proprietary process that injects more vibrant hues into the wood to create the rich, natural variation found in real wood like Cedar, Redwood, and Ipe.

Generally, a broom or a blower will work better than a hose for removing scattered organic matter like leaves. Over time, the deck may become soiled. Once soiled, use a hose, a quality cleaning solution and a scrub brush or a garage broom to clean your deck. Scrubbing with the grain is best. A mixture of 1/3 cup powdered laundry detergent, 2/3 cup Tri Sodium Phosphate, 1 quart bleach and 3 quarts water works well. The secret is to spray it on and then leave it for 15 minutes, reapplying to keep the surface wet. Use a garage broom or scrub brush to dislodge accumulated dirt. When done, thoroughly rinse off with either a hose or sprinkler. Click here for full care and maintenance.

We advise against using a pressure washer because improper use could lead to damage of the surface and in-turn, a loss of your warranty coverage.

Fiberon products are resistant to mold and mildew but not “mold proof.”  Mold could appear if organic material such as a spill occurs, however.  If mold does appear, the best way to clean is to use a pump type garden sprayer. Add bleach to the sprayer. Do not dilute. Less bleach will be required if applied before the deck heats up. Spray the deck surface and KEEP IT WET for 15 minutes. Repeat application for stubborn stains.   Fully rinse the deck with fresh water using a garden hose with a sprayer nozzle.

No. Fiberon products require only periodic cleaning with soap and water. Deck sealants are not required or recommended.

No.  The textured surface is actually more slip resistant when wet.

Salt-water splash has not been found to be detrimental.

Just as wood-decking materials can get marred or gouged, the surface of composite decking can also be scratched. Horizon Decking is the one Fiberon product most resistant to scratches.  If scratches do occur, we recommend allowing normal wear marks to fade, as they will blend in with the weathered color. If the brushed side of the deck board gets scratched, you can use a wire brush and brush in the same direction as the original grain. In doing so you will expose the non-weathered decking and so will experience a color difference. Replace severely damaged pieces.

Not usually, but some composites do stain from dripping grease. Our new PermaTech™ Innovation provided unequalled stain and scratch resistance.

Use denatured alcohol and PVC pipe cleaning liquid.

For proper ventilation, an unobstructed clear space is required between the ground and the bottom of the support joists. Flat areas where standing water may gather should be addressed by grading or improved drainage. For decks with limited ventilation, flow through vents should be added at various locations around the rim joist.

Yes, you can install Fiberon Decking over a concrete patio. We recommend that you use 2x6’s standing vertical on edge as support joists over the concrete. Next, fasten the decking to the support joists. Be sure to allow a 1/4" gap between the long edges of the deck boards. Drainage and ventilation are necessary for best product performance; therefore, we recommend shims to level the deck that allows a clear 2" space between the bottom edge of the joists and the concrete.

Fiberon offers three different railing systems for easy, outdoor living – Fiberon Horizon™ Railing, Fiberon ClearVisionSystem®, and Fiberon Professional Railing.  Find out more about Fiberon railing systems.

Fiberon products are urea formaldehyde-free and no toxic chemicals are used in the manufacturing of products.  Products do not splinter or warp, protecting workers and users from potential injuries.

Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.  Fiberon products deliver long–term performance that requires no chemical preservatives, paint or stains that are common for wood decks, railing and fencing. 

Fiberon products feature one or more unique features that can help contractors reduce waste by up to 15 percent per job.  Grooved (GV) boards come in a variety of lengths so contractors will have to cut fewer boards to fit, creating less scrap.  Fiberon products are more dimensionally accurate, reducing the number of boards contractors will discard because of inaccuracies.  They are reversible with usable surfaces on both sides provide subtle yet infinite color variation, eliminating color-matching problems when mixing different product batches.

Fiberon products are available through distributors and nearly 500 retail outlets.
Find a Fiberon contractor or distributor.

Yes. All contractors listed in our database are approved. To find a Fiberon contractor near you click here.

Fiberon materials are available to you for decking, railing or fencing installation.  Be sure to download our installation instructions.  Also check out the complete technical specifications, material properties and product dimensions for all Fiberon products.  We encourage you to review the International Code Council (ICC) report on Fiberon composite decking and railing products and code compliance.

Yes.  Ask your contractor or contact a local dealer to request samples.  You can find a Fiberon distributor here.

To contact Fiber Composites, call 1-800-573-8841 or click here.

Horizon decking with PermaTech™ Innovation is engineered to set a new industry standard for unequaled stain, scratch and mold resistance.  Groundbreaking technology sets this product apart, chemically bonding strong HDPE (High-density Polyethylene) and wood fiber with the most resilient surface material available for the ultimate in low maintenance outdoor product performance.  Horizon decking is as stylish as it is strong, designed for those who demand beauty and low maintenance durability.

PermaTech™ Innovation is a groundbreaking technology that chemically bonds strong HDPE (High-density Polyethylene) and wood fiber with the most resilient surface material available.

Horizon provides the ultimate in low maintenance performance with unequaled stain and scratch resistance.  Horizon is environmentally friendly, produced with recycled materials and is resistant to termites, mold and decay.  The splinter-free and slip resistant surfaces are backed by a 20-year limited warranty.

Horizon is available in four rich, fade resistant colors: sand, brick, bronze and slate.

With its unequalled stain and scratch resistance, Horizon decking requires extremely low maintenance and is also easy to clean without the need for special cleaners.

The color of the decking will lighten after installation but the base color tone of the product will remain for years.

Generally, wood composites do not absorb or retain paint and stain as well as natural wood.  Fiber Composites advises consumers to test application of paint or stain before applying.  The rich choice of colors available in Horizon decking also eliminates the need for paint or stain.

Heat retention is greater in composite decking than that of wood decking. Consumers should test the product in barefoot applications to ensure suitability.

Fiberon Horizon decking resists fading, splinters, termites, and decay, providing a deck surface that will remain beautiful for years to come.  Horizon’s PermaTech Innovation truly makes this product more durable than any on the market.

No. Thanks to PermaTech Innovation, Horizon Decking offers the ultimate in  durability, safety and low maintenance.

Horizon has identical grains on both sides of the board making both surfaces usable, creating less scrap that might accumulate from installation mistakes.

Horizon Boards come in 12’, 16’ and 20’ lengths (grooved for hidden fasteners or square edge for traditional installation), so contractors can cut fewer boards, creating less scrap per job.

Yes. Horizon Decking is complemented by Horizon railing, featuring a smooth low maintenance exterior that protects the railing from harmful sunlight, harsh winters and blazing summers.  For more on Horizon railing, click here.

Yes. Horizon decking has grooved (GV) boards that accept the Phantom Hidden Deck Fastener System.  Click here to learn more about these fastener.

Horizon decking accepts Phantom Hidden Deck Fasteners, which require 50 percent fewer fasteners than traditional decks so contractors can build a deck up to 30 percent faster.  Also, the variety of deck board lengths eliminates the need for cutting and trimming, saving time on the worksite.

Yes.  LEED points for recycled content and locally available materials are given where applicable.

Horizon contains over 50% recycled material and all Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.

Fiberon products are available through distributors and nearly 500 retail outlets.  Click here to find a Fiberon contractor or distributor.

Yes.  Visit the Inspiration Gallery for more pictures of Horizon Decking.

Yes.  Use our Deck Designer tool located here.

Yes. We have a 20-year limited warranty on Horizon. See the warranty section of this website for more information.

Sanctuary Decking consists of a cellular PVC (foamed Poly Vinyl Chloride) core with no fiber fillers and takes the wood – and its performance issues – out of the board, utilizing only the positive performance features of PVC.

Sanctuary’s cellular PVC core is surfaced with a durable, highly weatherable layer of a unique PVC alloy that eliminates edge cracking, stain retention and water absorption.  This alloy layer combines PVC and ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate), a material used to protect automobile bumpers and outside mirrors, for more abrasion resistance than wood-plastic composites and a cellulose free surface that resists splinters, warping, splitting, termites and mold.

Sanctuary Decking uses a proprietary coloring process that uses a blend of light and dark hues to create natural color variations found in real wood.  For added realism, a photo-realistic embossing pattern, captured precisely from real hardwoods, is pressed into the surface resulting in a remarkably natural look and feel.  Sanctuary is available in two fade resistant designer colors: Driftwood and Ipe.

No messy, expensive sealants are needed to prevent graying. The initial color (darker than the final color) will lighten but not gray. The final color is very stable. The ‘graining’ colors resist fading better because Sanctuary Decking is high in pigmentation and has more UV protection than other boards.

Sanctuary Decking never needs staining or painting and is highly resistant to stains, termites, mold and mildew resulting in low maintenance.

The color of the decking will lighten after installation, but the rich color tones of the product will remain for years to come.

Generally, wood composites do not absorb or retain paint and stain as well as natural wood.  Fiber Composites advises consumers to test application of paint or stain before applying.  The rich choice of colors available in Sanctuary Decking also eliminates the need for paint or stain.

Heat retention is greater in composite decking than that of wood decking.  Consumers should test the product in barefoot applications to ensure suitability.

HDPE and PVC decking offer many of the same benefits, like low maintenance, weather resistance and splinter resistance, but HDPE includes more recycled content and is more durable than PVC, which can stand up to nature’s harshest extremes, and is highly resistant to stains and fading.

Fiberon Sanctuary Decking resists fading, splinters, termites, and decay, providing a deck surface that will remain beautiful for years to come.  Sanctuary’s layer of PVC alloy makes this product extremely durable against the elements. 

Sanctuary Decking will resist scratches and splinters.

Sanctuary has identical grains on both sides of the board making both surfaces usable, creating less scrap that might accumulate from installation mistakes.

Sanctuary boards come in 12’, 16’ and 20’ lengths so contractors can cut fewer boards, creating less scrap per job.

Sanctuary Decking has complementary Horizon railing kits. For more on railing, click here.

Yes. Sanctuary decking has grooved (GV) boards that accept the Phantom Hidden Deck Fastener System.  Click here to learn more about these fasteners.

Sanctuary decking accepts Phantom Hidden Deck Fasteners, which require 50 percent fewer fasteners than traditional decks so contractors can build a deck up to 30 percent faster.  Also, the variety of deck board lengths eliminates the need for cutting and trimming, saving time on the worksite.

Yes.  LEED points for recycled content and locally available materials are given where applicable. Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.  Fiberon products deliver long–term performance that requires no chemical preservatives, paint or stains that are common for wood decks, railing and fencing.  Plus, the fully reversible boards minimize product waste during installation.

Sanctuary is made from locally sourced, recycled materials and is produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.

Fiberon products are available through distributors and nearly 500 retail outlets. Click here to find a Fiberon contractor or distributor.

Yes.  Visit the Inspiration Gallery for more pictures of Horizon Decking.

Yes.  Use our Deck Designer tool located here.

Yes. We have a 20-year limited warranty on Sanctuary.  See the warranty section of this website for more information.

Tropics Decking is a line of natural-looking composite decking designed to mirror the beauty and richness of exotic tropical wood.

Tropics Decking offers low maintenance with the added benefits of no splitting, warping, cupping or rotting.  Tropics Decking has more varied colors injected into the wood so you have a composite deck with the natural variation found in real tropical wood.

Yes.  Tropics decking features a proprietary process that injects more varied colors into the wood that mimics rich rain forest woods.  Available in two species, Tropics Jatoba mimics rain forest woods like ipe, cambara and cumaru while Tropics Mahogany provides a look similar to natural mahogany, redwood or Brazilian cherry.

No messy, expensive sealants are needed to prevent graying. The initial color (darker than the final color) will lighten but not gray. The final color is very stable. The ‘graining’ colors resist fading better because Tropics Decking is high in pigmentation and has more UV protection than other boards. The Tropics color palette is designed with the end look in mind.

The color of the decking will lighten after installation but the base color tone of the product will remain for years to come.

Tropics Decking is a low maintenance product, requiring no staining or painting.

The color of the decking will lighten after installation, but the base color tone of the product will remain for years of service.

Generally, wood composites do not absorb or retain paint and stain as well as natural wood. Fiber Composites advises consumers to test application of paint or stain before applying.  The rich choice of colors available in Tropics Decking also eliminates the need for paint or stain.

Heat retention is greater in composite decking than that of wood decking.  Consumers should test the product in barefoot applications to ensure suitability.

Tropics Decking is splinter, fire and termite resistant

Tropics Decking is splinter resistant, but not listed as one of the scratch resistant products offered by Fiberon.

Just as wood-decking materials can get marred or gouged, the surface of Tropics can also be scratched. We recommend allowing normal wear marks to fade, as they will blend in with the weathered color. If the brushed side of the deck board gets scratched, you can use a wire brush and brush in the same direction as the original grain. In doing so you will expose the non-weathered decking and so will experience a color difference. Replace severely damaged pieces.

Tropics has identical grains on both sides of the board making both surfaces usable, creating less scrap that might accumulate from installation mistakes.

Tropics boards come in 12’, 16’and 20’ lengths for 6” widths and 12’ and 16’ for 4” widths so contractors can cut fewer boards, creating less scrap per job. Accessories include matching 6” fascia.

Yes. Tropics decking is available with a variety of Fiberon railing products.  For more on Fiberon railing, click here.

Yes. Tropics decking has grooved (GV) boards that accept the Phantom Hidden Deck Fastener System.  Click here to learn more about these fasteners.

Tropics decking accepts Phantom Hidden Deck Fasteners, which require 50 percent fewer fasteners than traditional decks so contractors can build a deck up to 30 percent faster.  Also, the variety of deck board lengths eliminates the need for cutting and trimming, saving time on the worksite.

Yes.  LEED points for recycled content and locally available materials are given where applicable. Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.  Fiberon products deliver long–term performance that requires no chemical preservatives, paint or stains that are common for wood decks, railing and fencing.  Plus, the fully reversible boards minimize product waste during installation.

Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.

Fiberon products are available through distributors and nearly 500 retail outlets. Click here to find a Fiberon contractor or distributor.

Fiberon materials are available to you for decking, railing or fencing installation.  Be sure to download our installation instructions.  Also check out the complete technical specifications, material properties and product dimensions for all Fiberon products.  We encourage you to review the International Code Council (ICC) report on Fiberon composite decking and railing products and code compliance.

Yes.  Visit the Inspiration Gallery for more pictures of Horizon Decking.

Yes.  Visit the Inspiration Gallery for more pictures of Horizon Decking.

Yes. We have a 20-year limited warranty on Tropics. See the warranty section of this website for more information.

Premium Grain Decking is standard composite decking enhanced with performance additives for long-term performance.

Premium Grain is low maintenance. It never requires painting or staining and it offers two distinctive grain patterns to choose from.  Premium Grain is also resistant to splitting, termites and decay and is backed by a 20-year limited warranty.

Premium Grain is available in four rich colors: Driftwood Grey, Western Redwood, Sandalwood, Tuscan Walnut.

No messy, expensive sealants are needed to prevent graying. The initial color (darker than the final color) will lighten but not gray. The final color is very stable.

Premium Grain Decking never needs any staining or painted, resulting in low maintenance.

Generally, wood composites do not absorb or retain paint and stain as well as natural wood.  Fiber Composites advises consumers to test application of paint or stain before applying.

Heat retention is greater in composite decking than that of wood decking. Consumers should test the product in barefoot applications to ensure suitability.

Premium Grain Decking is splinter, fire and termite resistant.

Premium Grain decking resists warping, splinters, termites and decay, but can be susceptible to scratching after continued use.

Just as wood-decking materials can get marred or gouged, the surface of Premium Grain can also be scratched. We recommend allowing normal wear marks to fade as they will blend in with the weathered color. If the brushed side of the deck board gets scratched, you can use a wire brush and brush in the same direction as the original grain. In doing so you will expose the non-weathered decking and so will experience a color difference. Replace severely damaged pieces.

Premium Grain boards come in 12’, 16’ and 20’ lengths so contractors can cut fewer boards, creating less scrap per job. Accessories include matching 12" fascia, 2X4, 2X2 and 4X4 post sleeves.

Premium Grain Decking has matching Professional rail and complementary Horizon rail kits. Click here for more information on Fiberon railing.

Yes.  LEED points for recycled content and locally available materials are given where applicable. Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.  Fiberon products deliver long–term performance that requires no chemical preservatives, paint or stains that are common for wood decks, railing and fencing.  Plus, the fully reversible boards minimize product waste during installation.

Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.

Fiberon products are available through distributors and nearly 500 retail outlets. Click here to find a Fiberon contractor or distributor.

Fiberon materials are available to you for decking, railing or fencing installation.  Be sure to download our installation instructions.  Also check out the complete technical specifications, material properties and product dimensions for all Fiberon products.  We encourage you to review the International Code Council (ICC) report on Fiberon composite decking and railing products and code compliance.

Yes.  Visit the Inspiration Gallery for more pictures of Premium Grain Decking.

Yes.  Use our Deck Designer tool located here.

Yes. We have a 20-year limited warranty on Premium Grain. See the warranty section of this website for more information.

Professional Decking is standard composite decking enhanced with performance additives for long-term performance.

Professional offers low maintenance, never needing painting or staining, and it is resistant to warping, splinters, termites and decay.

Professional Decking is available in three rich colors: Cedar, Gray and Brown.

No messy, expensive sealants are needed to prevent graying. The initial color (darker than the final color) will lighten but not gray. The final color is very stable.

Professional Decking never needs any staining or painted, resulting in low maintenance.

The color of the decking will lighten after installation, but the base color tone of the product will remain for years to come.

Generally, wood composites do not absorb or retain paint and stain as well as natural wood.  Fiber Composites advises consumers to test application of paint or stain before applying.

Heat retention is greater in composite decking than that of wood decking. Consumers should test the product in barefoot applications to ensure suitability.

Professional Decking is resistant to termites, splinters, warping and decay.

Professional Decking resists warping, splinters, termites and decay, but can be susceptible to scratching after continued use.

Just as wood-decking materials can get marred or gouged, the surface of Professional can also be scratched. We recommend allowing normal wear marks to fade, as they will blend in with the weathered color. If the brushed side of the deck board gets scratched, you can use a wire brush and brush in the same direction as the original grain. In doing so you will expose the non-weathered decking and so will experience a color difference. Replace severely damaged pieces.

Professional boards come in 12’, 16’and 20’ lengths so contractors can cut fewer boards, creating less scrap per job. Accessories include matching 12” fascia, 2X4, 2X2 and 4X4 post sleeves.

Professional Decking has matching Professional rail and complementary Horizon rail kits. Click here for more information on Fiberon railing.

Yes. Professional Decking has grooved (GV) boards that accept the Phantom Hidden Deck Fastener System.  Click here to learn more about these fasteners.

Yes.  LEED points for recycled content and locally available materials are given where applicable. Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.  Fiberon products deliver long–term performance that requires no chemical preservatives, paint or stains that are common for wood decks, railing and fencing.  Plus, the fully reversible boards minimize product waste during installation.

Fiberon Products are made from locally sourced, recycled materials.  Over 31,000 tons of wood and plastics are also diverted from landfills and incinerators each year.  Products are produced in an energy efficient, virtually waste-free manufacturing process.

Fiberon products are available through distributors and nearly 500 retail outlets. Click here to find a Fiberon contractor or distributor.

Fiberon materials are available to you for decking, railing or fencing installation.  Be sure to download our installation instructions.  Also check out the complete technical specifications, material properties and product dimensions for all Fiberon products.  We encourage you to review the International Code Council (ICC) report on Fiberon composite decking and railing products and code compliance.

Yes.  Visit the Idea Gallery for more pictures of Professional Decking.

Yes.  Use our Deck Designer tool located here.

Yes. We have a 20-year limited warranty on Professional Decking. See the warranty section of this website for more information.

Enclave Fencing offers the choice of two picket widths and styles.  The 3 ½” pickets are available in gothic and square top styles, while the 7” pickets are available in dog ear and square top styles.

An eight foot run requires only thirteen 7” pickets and posts with steel reinforcement that allows a wide range of lateral and slope adjustments for easy and fast installation.

Enclave Fencing is available in three rich colors of natural hardwoods: Coastal Cedar, Pacific Redwood and Weathered Pine

The fencing requires limited maintenance and is resistant to weather, splinters, warping and termites, as well as never needing stain or paint.

Enclave Fencing is 75% recycled wood and will also never require chemical preservatives, stain or paint.

TriPlex features three components - composite sleeve, steel and wood reinforcements that allow for 8’ spans.  Two screws are provided to secure backer rails, resulting in no pilot holes being required.

Posts with steel reinforcement allow a wide range of lateral and slope adjustment without mitering backer rails, reducing installation time.

Fiberon products are available through distributors and nearly 500 retail outlets.
Click here to find a Fiberon contractor or distributor.