Do I have to pre-drill TimberTech when installing?
and when you are within 1-1/2″ from end of plank. You may also choose to pre-drill when installing the deck planks for aesthetics. It is recommended that you pre-drill when installing TimberTech railing components. Back To Top • What can be done to remove scratches, nicks, cuts and grooves from my TimberTech deck? For all TimberTech products (except Earthwood Plank, Floorizon Plank in tropical colors, BuilderBoard, BuilderRail, RadianceRail and Ornamental Rail) scratches, nicks, cuts and grooves can be eliminated by using a wire brush. Brushing will need to be consistent with the grain of the product. For Earthwood Plank and Floorizon Plank in Rosewood, Teak and Walnut, surface scratches and abrasions will fade after weathering. Once these planks have fully weathered, they are more resistant to visible scratching. For minor scratches, you can use a soldering iron such as the LSP-25 (manufactured by Wall Lenk Corp.) to melt and return the scratch back to the original color. Try on a sam
