Renew Resources - Plastic Lumber Q & A - Page 15

• Product Description: Lumber and custom profiles made of solid commingled plastics.
• Material Content: 100% recycled plastics consisting of + or - 96% polyolefins (HDPE/LDPE/PP), 2% PET, 1% PS and 1% other.
• Specific Gravity: + or - 0.96
• Expansion/Contraction: + or - 0.3% with 50 degrees Celcius temperature variation.
• Melting Point: 190 degrees Celcius.
• Absorption, Solubility, Evaporation: none.
• Compression Strength: 1200 to 2400 psi depending on profile.

• Allow for expansion and contraction. Plastics will expand and contract with temperature changes; allow 0.3% times the length of the board for temperature variations of 50 degrees celcius.
• Use a carbide tipped blade for best results when cutting Plastic Lumber.
• Plastic Lumber is not recommended for use as structural supports. For surfacing, allow for 12 inch center support when using one inch plastic lumber; 16 inch center support for one and a half inch material.

Work safely wear standard safety apparel when working

Plastic Lumber Question & Answers

	Can Plastic Lumber be used as a structural material?
	No Plastic Lumber is not meant for a structural use (example Joist)
	When the hot sun is beating down on the Plastic Lumber will it be too hot to walk on?
	Plastic Lumber will be no hotter than if the deck was stained wood of the same color.
	When the Plastic Lumber is wet will it be slippery to walk on?
	No, when the Plastic Lumber is wet it has a slip resistant surface.
	How do I fasten the Plastic Lumber down?
	It is best to fasten the Plastic Lumber down with screws which hold better. When the screw is fastened in it melts the plastic into the thread of the screw which holds better than in wood; and you don't have to predrill the Plastic Lumber.
	Will the Plastic Lumber color. fade due to exposure to the sun?
	There is a UV protection put into the color. die to maintain its color. against the sun.
	Is there any maintenance that has to be done with the Plastic Lumber?
	If the boards have been installed to our specifications then the answer is no, other than to hose it down to clean it once in a while.
	If I spill some chemical like gasoline, will that do anything to the Plastic Lumber?
	No, most chemicals won't have any effect on the Plastic Lumber.