Forestar product applies advanced material design that prevent against cracking, rotting, peeling, insects damaging etc. With proper and recommended care, it will provide rather long years of good performance. You can refer to for details.

Forestar product is mildew resistance, however, mold and mildew may adhere to dirt or dust on the surface of the board if it not stored or applied correctly. We recommend to clean it quickly with proper power. In a word, please do not exposed boards to high moisture or sweet environment and keep it dry and clean as best as you can.

Of course. Forestar product does not absorb water, which makes it an ideal solution for area near water. Also, it can be used in marine environments since salt has no effect on it. Additionally, burring-free is a big plus for Forestar product, which can protect your bare foot.

It is not recommended to use Forestar product in structural applications although it can be used, it’s a job best left to a structural engineer to design any load bearing structures.

Forestar products can be ripped only to reduce width. Please be very careful when fastening ripped boards and refer to our Installation Guides.

Forestar product will expand slightly with greatly temperature changes, especially when on the very hot day with a blazing sun. Forestar product, however, is applied unique formulations to minimize the effect from heat build-up. And there will be no big problems if you follow our .