Performance benefits of recycled plastic
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Extremely durable, with a life span at least four times that of timber with little visible wear; |
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Rot and algae-proof, requiring little or no maintenance and no painting or preservatives; |
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Crack-proof and insect-resistant; |
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Labour saving, because so little maintenance is required, and it does not need frequent replacement; |
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Plastic can be uniquely manufactured to have a rough, non-slip surface; |
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There is no need for chicken wire, which adds to the cost; |
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Plastic retains latent heat efficiency, meaning a reduced frost or ice hazard during cold snaps; |
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Plastic is splinter-free, and handrails can be smoothly finished; |
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UV-Resistant, with little or no colour loss or sunlight damage; |
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Resistant to graffiti and more resilient to other types of vandalism; |
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Less flammable, it falls under Rating Class 3 in accordance with BS476. |
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Solid profiles in particular are more difficult to ignite than timber. |
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Hollow beams are light and easier to install. |