What is plastic lumber made of?

American Plastic Lumber is made from recycled milk jugs.  Each chair contains thousands of old milk jugs and one foot of 2x4 contains hundreds of used milk jugs.

How long does it take for you to ship it to me?

Orders go out the next business day after your order is placed, and then it is an additional 3 to 5 days with UPS.  Rushed delivery is available.

Does plastic lumber really cost that much more?

While the initial cost to purchase recycled plastic lumber averages 20% to 50% more than the price of wood, it pays off in two to four years when you factor in maintenance and replacement costs. We guarantee our products to last up to 50 years and we offer free replacement if it cracks or splinters.
 

Are the boards slippery?
Plastic lumber is less slippery wet than dry. The material has a paraffin base and just like the surf boards that are waxed so that the surfers can stand on them in the water, our plastic boards become more tacky when they are wet.

What about the sunlight?
Plastic lumber is made out of recycled plastic (typically 1 gallon milk jugs). When the plastic is re-melted, a coloring agent is added to the boards which colors it all the way through.  Because of this process, sunlight is unable to fade or affect plastic lumber in any way.

Can I paint or glue it?
Since our recycled plastic boards do not absorb water, they do not absorb paint or glue.

What type of tools do I need?
All of your normal wood working tools can be used to cut, drill, sand, or router our plastic boards and sheets.

Will it stain from bird or animal droppings?
The plastic boards are not porous so they will not absorb stains or water. This makes them able to resist salt, gas, oil and water. Because they will not absorb water, they will not rot, crack, split or warp.