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Renew Resources - Polyboard Q & A - Page 12

 

 


   Polyboard Q&A
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Polyboard
Questions & Answers
Q What applications can Polyboard be used for?
A Polyboard can be used wherever you would use plywood, and where the elements of weather and water are involved, plus much more.
Q Can I paint Polyboard?
A Yes, Polyboard can be painted.
Q Can Polyboard burn?
A It will resist fire better than wood, but Polyboard can also become fire rated.
Q Is Polyboard heavier than plywood?
A Yes it is about 20% heavier than plywood, but it will always maintain that weight, unlike plywood when exposed to water.
Q How do you cut and fasten Polyboard?
A You can cut Polyboard with a carbide tipped saw blade and you can fasten it with nails or screws (screws hold better).
Q What type of glue will stick to Polyboard?
A So far we have only found that contact cement and a double sided commercial foam tape will stick to the Polyboard.
Q Will Polyboard get slippery when wet?
A No, Polyboard does will not get slippery when wet.
Q Out of the four colors Polyboard is available in, is any one of the colors better against the sun's UV rays?
A Yes, the white color is better because the light coloring reflects the sun's rays better. However, we do put a UV protector in the die colors to protect it.

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