Plastic lumber installation

Keep in mind that boards in direct sunlight will be warmer than boards stacked underneath. To account for end-to-end expansion, simple double these gap values.

Lumberock can be installed using a face fastening system or a hidden fastening system. No pre-drilling is necessary to install our plastic lumber and several color-matching screw options are available. Two screws are needed per joist board. For joist spans measuring 16" on-centers, 4. For joist spans of 24" on-centers, 3 screws per square foot are needed. Stainless steel fasteners are recommended, although galvanized can be used.

When butting Structural plastic lumber against any wall, fixed surface or other boards if necessary , they should be securely fastened to the nailer or double joist with a gap allowing for expansion. Another method can be utilized called a feature board or a perpendicular board to allow for expansion and contraction in two separate locations.

Double joist with flat joist in between. The size of gap should be determined based on weather conditions at the time of installation — the closer the temperature is to the usual high temperature for the year, the smaller the gap. See chart below. The structure or deck should be designed to minimize butt joints. However, in the event that joints are required, a wide or double joist underneath the butt joint should be used, with the shortest possible length boards.

The vessels can rub against the plastic lumber walers without endangering the vessel hulls due to the low coefficient of friction. Unlike wood timbers, Struxure will not rot or decay.

Struxure reinforced structural high density polyethylene HDPE plastic lumber Rub Rails are used extensively by the Ports on the side of quay walls. The vessels can rub against the plastic lumber rub rails without endangering the vessel hulls due to the low coefficient of friction. Struxure reinforced structural high density polyethylene HDPE plastic lumber Bull Rails are used extensively by the Ports on the top edge of quay walls.

The DOT maintenance personnel use the walkways to inspect and repair bridge systems. In protecting the trees and forest, the Parks Service, Zoos, and many other markets use recycled materials versus wood. Struxure reinforced structural high density polyethylene HDPE plastic lumber Decking and Walkways are used extensively by the DOT on bridge fender systems along with US Parks Service boardwalks, bridges, zoos, and many other applications. We guarantee that our materials will last for years—a promise that is backed by our 50 Year Limited Warranty.

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