| What Is Plastic Lumber | | | | pellets, they are heated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Plastic lumber is a wonderful raw material, it is made | | | | The mixture them becomes very squidgy. Numerous |
| entirely of recycled or virgin plastic. For Instance, | | | | other agents can be added such as stabilizers, |
| Unwanted plastic bottles, furniture, plant pots, you | | | | colourings and lubricants to create the final |
| name it. If its made of plastic, it can be recycled and | | | | composition to further increase the standard that is |
| used again. Not only that, it is said to be more | | | | produced. |
| environmentally friendly than its counterparts, this is | | | | So Does The Lumber help the environment? |
| because there is less work involved in producing it. If | | | | Yes of course it does: |
| it is processed correctly then it will uphold the same | | | | - It keeps virgin and unwanted plastic out of landfill |
| stability in its molecular structure as virgin plastic | | | | where it does not rot. |
| does, making it robust, flexible and resistant. This | | | | - The process of manufacturing it does not use as |
| makes recycled plastic timber ideal for the | | | | much energy as it would to make the virgin plastic. |
| manufacturing of outdoor and garden products. | | | | - Recycled plastic can be made to imitate a large |
| Therefore recycled plastic upholds and maintains the | | | | number of other materials such as wood and it does |
| ideal of what recycling is all about. | | | | the job perfectly. |
| The History Of Recycled Plastic Lumber | | | | - The lumber can be molded to form tables, chairs, |
| Well, for manufacturing purposes it is still a relatively | | | | benches, birdboxes, compost tumblers, fences, raised |
| new raw material, the potential widespread use of it | | | | beds for the garden and a whole number of other |
| is limitless. Not only is it immune to degradation but it | | | | products can be made from it time and time again. |
| can be repeatedly reused, which is a major | | | | - The colourisation of recycled plastic lumber is |
| advantage in the building industry. | | | | determined in the manufacturing process, skipping out |
| The Composition Of Recycled Plastic Lumber | | | | the need to paint it. It is available in a huge variety of |
| The lumber is made up of a mixture of unwanted | | | | colours. |
| and/or virgin plastic. Once made into a powder or | | | | |