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2. Composite lumber - Wikipedia

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   The growth of wood-alternative products continues to fuel a debate about their environmental value when compared to wood, treated wood, metal and other alternatives. Many [who?] suggest that wood decking is made from a more sustainable ingredient and that it carries a smaller manufacturing carbon footprint. Others have claimed that the sawing ...

3. Baseboard - Wikipedia

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   Compared to solid wood trim, MDF baseboard has the advantage of being consistent in thickness and profile. It resists warping, swelling, and shrinking that can occur with natural wood. [4] MDF provides a smooth, stable surface for painting that resists absorption of paint. It is also typically cheaper than solid wood alternatives.

4. Wood–plastic composite - Wikipedia

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   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.

5. Plastic lumber - Wikipedia

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   Plastic lumber is composed of virgin or waste plastics including HDPE, PVC, PP, ABS, PS and PLA.The powder or pellets are mixed to a dough-like consistency at roughly 400 °F (204 °C) and then extruded or molded to the desired shape.

6. Molding (decorative) - Wikipedia

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   Trim moulding: General term used for mouldings used to create added detail or cover up gaps, including corner mouldings, cove mouldings, rope mouldings, quarter rounds, and accent mouldings. [ 12 ] Use

7. 19 Alternative Housing & Green Housing Ideas to Save Money - AOL

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   For heat, a pellet stove or wood-burning stove works wonders, and are cheap to buy and install. Prefab cabins offer affordable, self-sufficient green housing options with low environmental impact ...

8. Try these alternatives to wood for creating a chicken coop - AOL

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   Apr. 28—Building a traditional four-sided wooden coop could cost twice as much this year as it did last year at this time. That's why using recycled materials to build a poultry coop might make ...

9. Trex Company, Inc. - Wikipedia

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   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.