There are many problems associated with wood.

• It has high maintenance costs.
• It warps, splinters, rots, cracks, and degrades.
• It requires continual repainting and resealing which still does not guarantee that the lumber is 100% protected.
• It is vulnerable to wood destroying organisms.
• It is the source of many headaches for consumers and businesses alike.

There are many benefits associated with plastic lumber.

• It will not splinter, peel, rot, crack, split or degrade
• It is denser than wood
• It is virtually maintenance free
• It is long lasting (50 years plus, depending on the application)
• It is stain resistant
• It is graffiti-resistant
• It is waterproof
• It is easy to clean
• It is less slippery than wood when wet
• It is UV resistant
• It is impervious to wood destroying organisms
• It works with any wood fastener
• It is bendable
• It is colorfast
• It resists odors
• It requires no painting or sealing and is available in many colors
• It can be worked with standard wood working tools such as saws, routers, sanders and drills
• It provides a good shock-absorbing surface for pedestrian traffic, such as runners and hikers

• Plastic lumber hold nails and screws approximately 40% better than wood.
• It is 20% more abrasion resistant then wood.
• Engineers estimate that the workable life of plastic lumber is anywhere from 15-20 years in underwater marine applications and well over 50 years in construction applications such as decks.
• Plastic lumber-based products and applications can last decades.
• Plastic lumber is both environmentally friendly and economically viable.
• It is impervious to bacteria and does not decompose.
• Plastic lumber contains no hazardous chemicals and cannot leak or contaminate soil.
• Plastic lumber does not result is deforestation.
• IT HAS A 50 YEAR MANUFACTURER's LIMITED WARRANTY!

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