| Description: USPL's HDPE Semi-Reinforced products are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE), fiberglass, UV-inhibited pigment systems, foaming compounds, and selected process additives. The HDPE raw material is derived from post-consumer bottle waste, such as milk and detergent bottles. This material is cleaned in USPL's decontamination process to a high purity level, which removes contaminant's such as food residue, paper, and adhesives. It is then compounded into a rigid board stock material, with the resulting finished product containing over 90% recycled plastic by weight. Because HDPE products are made with a single, purified polymer, they are manufactured to exacting, reproducible specifications. They have exceptional resistance to corrosive substances, oil and fuels, insects, fungi, salt spray, and other environmental stresses. They do not absorb moisture; therefore, they will not rot, splinter, or crack. HDPE products are manufactured in many dimensional lumber sizes, shapes, and colors. Planks, posts, rails, balusters, tongue and groove, groove and groove, and many specialty profiles are available. The products come in many wood tones and popular colors, including Sand, Weathered Wood, Light Gray, Cedar, Redwood, and White. HDPE products have excellent weathering resistance; however, as with other polyolefins, it is possible that the material will fade slightly over the service life of the product. These products require no waterproofing, painting, staining, or similar maintenance when used in many exterior applications. Applications: HDPE products are used in many conventional wood lumber applications and are often the products of choice for exterior applications where weathering resistance and low maintenance are required. Used in both residential and municipal applications, HDPE products are well suited for decking, porch flooring, docks, piers, furnishings, fencing, and lawn and garden items. HDPE products are cost-effective alternatives for ground contact and animal contact, wet, and environmentally harsh conditions. Information provided by U.S. Plastic Lumber (USPL). |
