Yes, but not required. Because Forestar product is very low maintenance product and not required to painting or staining. Stains and paint are just adhere to the surface of our boards, and you may need to re-painting them periodically just like wood does if you still want to stain.

No. Just normal tools are enough, special woodworking equipment is not required.

You need to pre-drill in just a few instances. For example, when you install the deck, you need do drill in the deck covering area for adapting plastic expansion bolt.

Yes. Forestar product can take screws just like the way of the wood and it also has better screw retention than wood. It’s just the type of the screw required for each product may varies, so you need to follow the .

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.