| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| 1. Can we use nails in the assembly of the product? |
| Yes you can. TIMBER PLASTICS strongly suggest that you use normal DRYWALL PARTITION SCREWS to fasten planks together. It is not necessary to pre-drill the holes before the screw is fastened. ( See the Video on the media section of the website ) |
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| 2. Can I paint TIMBER PLASTIC ? |
| Yes you can as long as you use Enamel Paint, although this defeats the object of maintenance. Once you start to paint the product you will have to keep on painting. |
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| 3. What maintenance needs to be done on TIMBER PLASTICS ? |
| TIMBER PLASTICS is a maintenance- free product. This means no Sanding, Painting, Varnishing. (SO.... SIT BACK RELAX AND WATCH THE RUGBY.....) |
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| 4. Compared to wood, is TIMBER PLASTICS slippery when wet ? |
| No. TIMBER PLASTICS had our product tested by GEROTECK in Pretoria, with the co-efficiant friction test. We found that when wet, the product has a higher co-efficiant of friction than wood.. ( In short it is sticky when wet.) |
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| 5. Does TIMBER PLASTIC get hot in the sun ? |
| Yes it does, but cooler than brick paving. |
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| 6. Is TIMBER PLASTIC hollow ? |
| No. TIMBER PLASTICS is a solid block or pole made up of recycled plastic. |
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| 7. What products are recycled to make TIMBER PLASTIC ? |
| There are mainly two types of plastics: POST CONSUMER PLASTIC such as: 2L Milk Bottles, 25L Drums, Plastic Bread Bags, Car Bumpers, Childrens toys and even plastic kitchen containers. Post Industrial Plastic is also used and this is plastic that is termed "SCRAP OR CONTAMINATED PLASTIC" Both of them are used to manufacture our product. |
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| 8. Where does TIMBER PLASTICS get there plastic from ? |
| We use recycled plastic from: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban. |
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| 9. Compared to the average plank of pine, is the Timber Plastic plank heavier or lighter to carry? |
| It is heavier to carry because it is a denser. |
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| 10. Can static electricity be generated when walking across the deck? |
| Yes. In some instances, deck owners have reported generating static electricity when walking across their decks. The static electricity created, if any, is similar to static electricity being created when walking on carpeting.
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| 11. Compared to the average plank of pine, is the Timber Plastic plank able to take a heavier or lighter load? |
| It would take a heavier load. |
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| 12. How can I cut TIMBER PLASTIC ? |
| You can use your normal woodworking tools such as Circular saws, Woodsaws, Drills and Angle grinders with a sanding disc attached. |
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| 13. Can I glue the planks together ? |
| TIMBER PLASTICS is in the process of formulating a glue that will stick the planks together like conventional wood. |
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| 14. Do you have branches Nationwide in South Africa ? |
| Yes we do. TIMBER PLASTICS also have branches internationally. Please view all of our branches on the "CONTACT US" page. |
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