the extruder under pressure. This produces a continuous plank or pole that is cut into
predetermined lengths. These are used to make all kinds of things like fences, screens,
decks, jetties and garden furniture. The colours are admittedly a bit limited – mostly
brown, green or black. But then, hey, the colour of wood is pretty limited too.
Bear in mind, this is not a lower-quality product. It’s a high-quality product made from
lower-quality plastic waste, so the gain in utility is huge. If you’re thinking of building a
deck, fence, jungle gym, or some other garden structure, seriously consider using plastic
planks and poles. They never rot, they last much longer, they need no treatment or
varnishing, and they require virtually no maintenance. What better material could you
possibly use for fencing, decks and walkways in the estate? Oh – they’re also less slippery
than wood in the wet, because that slithery green slime doesn’t grow on it.
You win every way: less landfill, less maintenance, longer life for all your structures.