ROCHESTER, NH – October 29, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
As colder weather approaches New Hampshire, Premier Deck is highlighting TimberTech’s care and cleaning guidance to help homeowners maintain composite and Advanced PVC decking through the winter months. The manufacturer provides material-specific recommendations for snow removal, ice treatment, and cleaning that can help property owners avoid damaging their deck surfaces.
It does highlight a practical concern. The same walking surface that was dry and easy to use in summer can become slippery when temperatures drop. Owners should know what material is on their deck before choosing tools or ice melt.
TimberTech’s current guide says its deck and porch products can become slippery in freezing weather. For snow on TimberTech decking, it calls for an all-plastic shovel. A metal shovel, or a plastic one with a metal leading edge, can damage the boards. A standard driveway shovel may not be suitable for clearing snow off a composite or PVC deck surface.
Ice calls for a different decision. TimberTech says most products containing calcium chloride can be used without damaging its decking and porch surfaces, though they may leave a white residue. The company advises avoiding rock salt and abrasive ice melts. These instructions apply to the specified TimberTech surfaces, not every brand or every older deck material.
“The first step is always identifying which boards are on the deck,” said Steve Kirk, owner of Premier Deck. “TimberTech distinguishes its current Composite and Advanced PVC collections from discontinued and specialty lines, and the care instructions differ for each one. Owners who are unsure should check their project records or contact TimberTech before treating any single set of directions as universal.”
The manufacturer’s guide calls for a medium-to-stiff nylon-bristle brush for current composite boards and a stiff natural-fiber brush for Advanced PVC. Using the wrong brush on composite can dull the surface. TimberTech recommends its DeckCleaner for current collections but warns against other products labeled as composite deck cleaners for those boards. A bottle that says “composite” on the label does not mean it is safe for every deck.
There is a difference between protecting the visible boards and checking the structure below them. TimberTech’s winter article advises confirming that a deck is structurally sound, while its care guide says to clear debris from board gaps so water can drain. Moisture-resistant boards do not answer whether the framing underneath is in good condition.
The same distinction matters when a homeowner considers a new deck or a replacement surface. Premier Deck builds new decks and also offers redecking, which replaces the walking surface when existing framing is suitable. The company works with TimberTech as well as other composite and wood options. Material selection is part of both conversations, but an existing structure has to be assessed for the work proposed.
A deck with composite or PVC boards still needs ordinary attention after installation. Leaves can gather in board gaps. An icy entrance still needs safe treatment. Snow removal still calls for tools suited to the surface. Before applying any cleaner or ice melt, the product collection and its instructions matter more than a broad label such as low maintenance.
The contractor’s work centers on deck design, construction, redecking, and related features. The manufacturer’s care guide provides instructions by product type for homeowners checking how to manage their boards when winter conditions arrive.
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For more information about Premier Deck, contact the company here:
Premier Deck
Steve Kirk
(603) 833-2353
steve@premierdecknh.com
7 Spaulding Ave, Rochester, NH 03868
