What are the limits of plastic lumber products compared to wood?
Our standard Plastic lumber products have less rigidity and a lower modulus of elasticity ( beam strength ) then wood, However, applying the appropriate engineering and established ASTM standards for using plastic lumber, all PMI products and related system installations have been and continue to be, designed to address, comply with and if possible exceed the required specifications for the application. Note: As a point of information, PMI does offer a line of structurally reinforced recycled plastic lumber products for use in structural applications.
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- What are the limits of plastic lumber products compared to wood?
