How to Melt Ice on an AZEK Deck

AZEK decks are made from a manufactured decking material. The AZEK decking and other AZEK materials used throughout the home or landscape are constructed of cellular PVC, which offers greater stain and scratch resistance than traditional wood decks. As a result of winter weather conditions, property owners with this type of decking may be faced with ice and snow that must be removed from the deck for safety or other concerns. Only certain types of de-icers are recommended for use on AZEK decking.

Push broom or plastic snow shovel
Calcium chloride de-icing compound
Non-abrasive cleaning product

Instructions

- 1
  Remove as much snow from the top of the ice as possible, using a push broom or plastic snow shovel. The less snow on top of the ice, the more effective any de-icing compound will be.
- 2
  Sprinkle a de-icing compound that contains only calcium chloride as an active agent evenly across the icy deck surface. Spread the compound thinly first, then return after two or three hours to sprinkle more where the ice is still present or thick.
- 3
  Clean white residue left by the calcium chloride de-icer as desired or in the spring. The AZEK decking can be cleaned with ordinary household products or non-abrasive cleaners that are plastic friendly.

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