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Feb182011

What's so good about HDPE lumber?

Environmentally friendly, cost efficient, resistant to mould - what's not to love about HDPE lumber. Our new Eco White chairs are made from HDPE lumber and we couldn't be more excited about adding this product to our range. Here is what you need to know about HDPE lumber so that you can see why we love it so much!

  1. HDPE lumber is environmentally friendly: It is made from recycled high-density polyethylene retrieved from recycled water bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles and other plastic containers. It saves space in landfills because it is made of post-consumer recycled plastic. It reduces the demand for wood lumber, thus saving forests, and it can be seen as fighting climate change by reducing the demand for trees, which filter the harmful greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The material reduces soil and water degradation by reducing the use of pressure-treated wood from which harmful chemicals can be released.
  2. HDPE lumber looks like wood, but is better: While it closely resembles wood lumber, it is denser, heavier and more flexible. It does not require waterproofing, staining or painting.
  3. HDPE lumber doesn't rot: It is extremely resistant to mold, bacteria and mildew. It does not absorb water, so it will not warp or rot. The material is maintenance-free even in extreme weather conditions.
  4. HDPE lumber is cost efficient: Because of the material's unique characteristics, furniture built with HDPE plastic lumber can be expected to cost less over its lifetime than the same project made with wood. HDPE lumber does not deteriorate at the same rate as wood, and it does not require maintenance.

So, when considering which chair to buy, take a look at our Eco White chair, made from genuine HDPE lumber.

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Reader Comments (7)

Very interesting and new information for me.. I am very much impressed with the details and also gathered lot of information.. Thanks for sharing..
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April 20, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterGarden Lighting

Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it.

May 23, 2011 | Registered CommenterThe Porch

Hi,
It is really cool that the furniture is made form ecycled water bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles and other plastic containers. At least such efforts would reduce some dumping, and help in preserving environment.

The mass density of High-density Polyethylene can range from 0.93 to 0.97 g/cm³. Although the density of HDPE is only marginally higher than that of Low-density_polyethylene, HDPE has little branching, giving it stronger intermolecular forces and tensile strength than LDPE. The difference in strength exceeds the difference in density, giving HDPE a higher specific strength.

August 12, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterPlumbing

HDPE Lumber is also re-usable and very sustainable in farming. HDPE lumber is a good material for furnitures. furniture repair nyc

September 28, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterDerrick

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January 10, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterSeoindiacompany

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January 24, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJOdy

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