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SPECIFICATION PLASTIC LUMBER
DESCRIPTION:
Plastic lumber shall be manufactured with recycled HDPE. Lumber shall be molded in one piece per specified size. All materials will have UV additives to prevent deterioration of the plastic lumber from exposure to UV light. HDPE will be made up of no less than 95% recycled material; both post industrial and post consumer. Finished plastic lumber will not rot, crack or splinter for a minimum of 50 years. It shall be resistant to termites, marine borers, salt spray, oil, and fungus.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:
| TEST | ASTM TEST | VALUE | UNITS | VALUE | UNITS |
| Flexural Strength | D6109-97 | 1355 | PSI | 95 | Kg/cm² |
| Flexural Modulus | D6109-97 | 95939 | PSI | 6744 | Kg/cm² |
| Compression Strength | D6108-97 | 1420 | PSI | 100 | Kg/cm² |
| Compression Modulus | D6108-97 | 51000 | PSI | 3585 | Kg/cm² |
| Specific Gravity | D6111-97 | 0.861 | g/cc | 0.861 | g/cc |
| Flash Point | 644 | Deg F | 340 | Deg C | |
| Moisture Absorption | 0.06 | % by Weight | 0.06 | % by weight | |
| Thermal Expansion | D6341-98 | 0.000055 | Inch/Inch/Deg F | ||
| Average Nail Pull Out | D6117-97 | 504 | Lbs |
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES:
CUP/BULDGE TOLERANCES - deviation in the face from a straight line from edge to edge of piece.
| FACE WIDTH | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" |
| Tolerance | 3/32" | 1/8" | 3/16" | 1/4" | 1/4" |
LENGTH TOLERANCE = + 3" / - 0" - Measured at 70 deg F.
The above listed are specifications for plastic lumber to be used as a reference for bid specifications. This is only a guide. Your specific application should be addressed by a professional engineer.