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Old 06-15-2008, 11:09 AM   #1
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Info On Plastic Lumber/Composite Decking


Here's a link to a PDF with some good information for asessing composite decking for green projects.

http://www.healthybuilding.net/pdf/g...tic_lumber.pdf

I was trying to find info on Azek, which is not listed in the guide, however, Azek is primarily a PVC product, which according to the guide is one of the worst for the environment.

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Old 06-21-2008, 12:29 AM   #2
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Yeah, I've heard that PVC is really bad environmentally. That's a nice list of products, thanks.
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Just watched a great documentary on the hazards of PVC - "Blue Vinyl" - its worth a watch. PVC is awful stuff, it lasts long and is a very versitle building product but the danger is in production and disposal. When PVC is burned the gasses/smoke are seriously detrimental to the health of anyone inhales it. I sure am glad I'm not a fire fighter!
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I've used HDPE for decking a floating dock and building a louvered sun screen with it.
It's easy to clean and work with and can be ground into milk jugs when it is eventually demolished.
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