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November 2007
Cellular PVC decking; Composi-Lok screws; Tigerwood; Substiwood posts; grids for bricks

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PRODUCTS New in Cellular PVC Manufacturers expand lines of decking by Scott Gibson The synthetic decking market is currently dominated by wood-plastic composites. They're sold as low-maintenance products that aren't as susceptible to a variety of problems affecting natural wood, including cracking and checking, insect infestation, and rot. But because composites typically contain a substantial amount of wood flour, the decking is not impervious to mold and UV-induced color fade. In addition, the natural porosity of wood fiber can make staining a problem. Enter the competition: cellular polyvinyl chloride, which doesn't have any wood fiber in it, so it shouldn't

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