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The most common residential deck railing design is built on-site using pressure treated lumber, with the vertical balusters regularly spaced to meet building code. [1] Wood railing could be in different styles such as Victorian, Chippendale railing and others. [2] A popular alternative to wood railing is composite lumber and PVC railing. [3] [4 ...
Manufacturers claim plastic lumber is more environmentally-friendly and requires less maintenance than wood/plastic composites or rot-resistant wood. [2] Commercially available polyvinyl chloride fiberglass composite lumber sold for decking meets stringent fire code standards. [3] Plastic lumber can displace wood timber (as harvested by forestry).
Trex Company, Inc. is a manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and other outdoor items made from recycled materials. [6] Headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, Trex is the world's largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing. [7] Trex composite products are made of 95% recycled materials.
Wood-plastic composite. Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are composite materials made of wood fiber/wood flour and thermoplastic(s) such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or polylactic acid (PLA). In addition to wood fiber and plastic, WPCs can also contain other ligno-cellulosic and/or inorganic filler materials.
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PVC decking is composed entirely of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and contains no wood. [1] PVC decking is a more expensive option in the alternative decking industry, but it provides significant fade and stain resistance and lower maintenance requirements compared to other products, including real teak wood.
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