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Posted: **Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:19 am**

Hi

I just gor my Workbench mag, vol 62, No. 5, Issue 297 (Small workshop on the cover) in, which I haven't read yet, and one of the articles is about PVC Lumber. That's new to me. The lead ins are: "Create long-lasting outdoor projects with a material that's as easy to work as wood, but won't rot like it."

Pros: Won't rot, Dosen't have to be painted (but can be), Easy to cut and machine, Readily available.

Cons: Not designed for structural use, "Plastic" appearance if left unpainted, Machined edges require priming and painting.

Shucky darn folks, what are they going to think of next?

Posted: **Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:21 am**

My brother is replacing pieces of his rotted deck with this material. He says it is nice to work with and should last a long time. It is a little more expensive than the wood material. He has three tiered decks and the New Jersey climate has ruined much of his original wood decking. I bought a piece of it to replace a small railing on my outside deck. It seems heavier than wood in weight. If it lasts a long time (many years), I'd say it's worth the extra cost.