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Keith

18/05/2007 8:17 AM

Composite lumber outdoor furniture

I want to use composite lumber for a picnic table tops and possibly
seats.

Has anyone used this material for furniture applications?

I realize that I have to add some bridging for the table and the
seats. I want to use this because it is the best option available to
me as getting to cedar or white oak is not a possibility at this time.


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"Swingman"

in reply to Keith on 18/05/2007 8:17 AM

18/05/2007 12:19 PM

"Keith" wrote in message

> I want to use composite lumber for a picnic table tops and possibly
> seats.
>
> Has anyone used this material for furniture applications?

If you consider a porch bench with a back "furniture", yes. Use composite
lumber for the built-in, outdoor, porch benches on many of the new homes I
build. I like it, comes in many colors and/or paints well, is easy to work
with as it can be cut/routed like the real thing, dimensionally stable, and
will last for a loooong time.

Based on that experience, I would say it would be tops for your table tops
and seats.

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"Tim W"

in reply to Keith on 18/05/2007 8:17 AM

19/05/2007 8:37 AM


"Keith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I want to use composite lumber for a picnic table tops and possibly
> seats.
>
Wot's 'Composite Lumber' ?

Tim W

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Han

in reply to Keith on 18/05/2007 8:17 AM

19/05/2007 7:42 PM

"Tim W" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> So What's it a composite of? I have never heard of it.
>
> Tim W
>
http://www.trex.com

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"Tim W"

in reply to Keith on 18/05/2007 8:17 AM

19/05/2007 3:41 PM


"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Tim W" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> "Keith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...

>>>I want to use composite lumber ...
>> Wot's 'Composite Lumber' ?
>
> Commonly known as Trex. A manufactured replacement for some out door wood
> applications like decks.
So What's it a composite of? I have never heard of it.

Tim W

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"Leon"

in reply to Keith on 18/05/2007 8:17 AM

19/05/2007 12:05 PM


"Tim W" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Keith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>I want to use composite lumber for a picnic table tops and possibly
>> seats.
>>
> Wot's 'Composite Lumber' ?
>
> Tim W
>

Commonly known as Trex. A manufactured replacement for some out door wood
applications like decks.


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