Attribute |
Perfect ! Wood |
Pine |
Finger-Joints |
None |
Cheaper cuts may have several finger-joints. Clear cuts are free of finger-joints, but are much more expensive. |
Knots and Imperfections |
None |
Cheaper cuts may contain knots and imperfections. Clear cuts do not, but are much more expensive. |
Rot Resistance |
Virtually no rot. |
Subject to rot when exposed to moisture and weather. |
Water Absorption |
< 1% |
Substantial |
Termite Infestation |
None |
Subject to insect damage. |
Thermal Expansion |
NIL |
NIL |
Splitting and Cracking |
Fasteners can be used within ½” of the ends of the product without splitting or cracking. |
Can split with normally used fasteners. |
Screw retention |
269 lb |
145 lb |
Environmental Impact |
Green, 90% of raw materials used are recycled plastic and wood byproducts. Can be 100% recycled when reprocessed. |
Questionable, may not have been harvested from a sustainable forest. |
Twisting and Warp |
Little or none |
Considerable |
Freezing |
Unaffected by cold weather |
Unaffected by cold weather |
