Where has it been used outdoors? Here near Chicago, I would be afraid of
freeze damage...the stuff has a very coarse finish. Maybe I'll sacrifice a
few dollars and get a piece outside for the winter.
Mike Eorgoff
near Chicago.
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Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: elevated plywood
>
> In a message dated 9/10/01 3:59:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> << Called ?? something-tek. >>
> It's called Trex and it is very good for decking. I have built a few
decks
> out of it. 2X6 which is the most common size found is about $2/ft. The
> major problem is that it has to be very well supported, in decks, two foot
> centers and it will still sag a little.
> Another option is wunder board used to support tile work on cabinets.
It
> is a cement based sheet product. Again it needs support and the edges
need
> to be trimmed with wood because it tends to crumble. It really is
impervious
> though to the weather.
> Bob Starr
