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Summer 2004 - Next Generation of Wood |
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Composites and plastics are alternatives to wood |
Alternatives to wood have been around for several years, but
are becoming more popular as a low-maintenance choice for non-structural
parts of outdoor projects. Vinyl and composite materials (a
mixture of wood and plastic) can often substitute for the ubiquitous
pressure-treated lumber. Many of these materials are available
in different dimensions, for elements such as posts, pickets,
railings and edge trim. They’re also ideal for decking,
docks, fences, steps, flower planters, pergolas and almost any
backyard project you can imagine. |
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1.
Made from virgin plastic, Eon can be painted with acrylic and
latex paint (866-342-5366, eonoutdoor.com,
$3)*
2.TimberPlus composite
combines recycled wood flour with high-performance plastic (866-477-0877,
timberplus.com,
$2.65)
3. Snap-in fill
pieces hide the fasteners on EverNew vinyl decking (800-782-8777,
certainteed.com,
$11)
4. New this spring,
Trex Accents composite is embossed with a wood grain (800-289-8739,
trex.com,
$3)
5. Xtendex is
a composite of high-density polyethylene and rice hulls (877-728-3498,
xtendex.com,
$3.15)
6. Made of recycled
plastic, CareFree Xteriors HDPE Decking resists grease and food
stains (888-735-2546, usplasticlumber.com,
$2.90)
7. You can nail
or screw Weatherbest Premium composite as you would with wood
(800-521-4316, weatherbest.com,
$3.50)
8. E-Z Deck is
made from fibreglass-reinforced plastic (800-990-3099, ezdeck.com,
$10)
9. Environmentally-friendly
Nexwood composite is made from 98 per cent recycled plastic
and fibre (888-763-9966, nexwood.com,
$2.80)
10. TimberPlus
also comes in a solid form ($2.55, see No. 2 for contact info)
*All prices are per linear foot
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