Tools

EFS plastic lumber can be cut, drilled, mitered and sanded with conventional wood working tools. Carbide tipped saw blades are required. Carbide tipped router bits can be used for smoother edge

Fastners

Stainless steel screws are required. Install 2 per end of board and alternate in the middle Pre-drilling is required on all decking boards. Pre-drill with a hole overboard to the next screw size (5/16" drill bit for #10 screws) All fasteners should be placed no closer than ¾" from any edge • The uses of adhesives is not recommended

Important Notes

EFS plastic lumber will expand and contract approx. ¼" per 8 board feet over a wide range in temperature. Design considerations should allow for this movement When framing, the end of each EFS plastic lumber decking board must be on a full joist Before installing EFS plastic lumber on your wood frame, make sure the frame is fully dried, leveled and squared If you need to notch a EFS plastic lumber deck board around a post you must only use " L" notch. The board can be no longer than 4 feet and you must have at least a ¼" gap at the post

Spans

The maximum decking span is 12" on center for 1" thick boards and 16" on center for 5/4 boards at 90 degrees of the joist. For conventional designs with proper support systems, consult EFS plastic lumber span chart for specific guidance Abnormal boarding on the deck surface with large planter, hot tubs, etc.. may require shorter spans and/or additional sub-structure supports If installing on a 30 or 45 degree angle, call your distributor for design considerations

Technical Data

Test Method Data Specific weight   56-58 lb/pi³ Specific gravity ASTM D792 0.899-0.931 Coefficiant of themal expansion ASTM D696 0.000096 in/in/°C Self ignition temperature ASTM 1929 630 to 770°F Modulus of elasticity (bending) ASTM D790 92 152 000 psi Coefficient of friction 50% r.h.,23°C (Meets A.D.A. Guidelines for outdoor walking surfaces) ASTM C1028 0,547 Coefficient of friction water saturated surface at 23°C (Meets A.D.A. Guidelines for outdoor walking surfaces) ASTM C1028 0,667 Thermal conductivity ASTM C177 11-12x10-4 cal. -cm./sec.-cm2-°C