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Article #157: Polywood is the Cedar of the Future

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Polywood is a green dream. Not only does popularity in the outdoor furniture
the product, which is made up of recycled industry. The polywood can be found in
plastics and formed to look like wood, bright, playful colors for use on the
help save the landfills, but it also beach or next to a pool. It also comes
protects the future of trees by offering in more traditional wood tones for a
an alternative for construction of classic look in the outdoor room next to
furniture, fences, and decks. the pond. The best thing about the new
This new plastic lumber is finding a warm technology is that it does not have to be
reception in the hearts of many repainted.
contractors. Since polywood first began The only downfall to the polywood to date
being used commercial in 1990, it has is the expense. It does typically cost
been found that it does not fade, is not more than traditional products. The
effected by the elements, and is often industry is working hard to offer a
more durable than traditional lumber used variety of products that will entice all
in the same applications. aspects of the public to their discover
Another great benefit of using polywood polywood. The variety of colors and the
for a building project, like the new back variation of sizes being offered make
deck you've been thinking about, is that finding the perfect piece for your
it is not susceptible to termites or project a snap.
other insects. The industry has When the cost is taken into consideration
recognized that plastic lumber is the with all the benefits - the durability,
perfect solution to outdoor construction the strength, the maintenance free
and have designed the polywood to look aspect, and especially the impact on the
more like traditional wood. It can also environment - it is easy to see how the
be cut like real lumber, making it easy popularity of the polywood will only
for even a DIYer to use. continue to grow.
The plastic lumber has also gained






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