Recycled Lumber

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ACT Composite Timber Specs

Recycled Plastic Lumber ACT recycled lumber is composed of recycled plastic, fiberglass and select additives which offer a choice of colors, UV stabilization, and if special ordered, flame retardancy. These materials and additives are combined through an extrusion process into continuous, homogenous sections. (to read more about how an ACT composite plastic lumber is constructed, click here). The combination of plastic, fiberglass and additives is powerful. The plastic component of the composite imparts the benefits of corrosion resistance of environmental elements and virtual moisture resistance that damages other types of materials. The fiberglass is the key to ACT Recycled Lumber's strength and high impact resistance. The additives, such as UV protection, pigment, and optional flame retardancy guarantee that ACT recycled lumber will achieve superior durability and retain their aesthetic beauty for years to come.

ACT Recycled Lumber Products are available in standard sizes that are suitable for a broad variety of outdoor applications. You can install ACT recycled lumber using common woodworking tools so the learning curve is nominal. Plus, you can expect your installation to last for years beyond what you would normally expect for treated wood as well as have the strength and impact resistance that surpass that of unreinforced plastic products.

The following charts provide the precise specification data for ACT recycled lumber. Test Lab Reports are available by request by completing the ACT Inquiry Request Form and indicating the form number in the request section.

ACT Technical Data

TEST	ASTM #	Value	Units	Metric Value	Units
Flexural Strength	D6109-97	2750	PSI	193	Kg/cm²
Flexural Modules	D6109-97	306080	PSI	15503	Kg/cm²
Compression Strength	D6108--97	2340	PSI	165	Kg/cm²
Compression Modules	D6108--97	114900	PSI	8077	Kg/cm²
Average Nail Pull Out 16D at 1.5" deep	D6117-97	504	LB	229	Kg
Specific Gravity	D6111-97	0.93	g/cc	0.93	g/cc
Flash Point		644	Deg F	340	Deg C
Moisture Absorption		.06%	% by Weight	0.06	% by Weight
Thermal Expansion	D6341-98	0.000033	(in / in / deg)
Static Coefficient of Friction Dry	D2394-83(99)	.53
Static Coefficient of Friction Wet	D2394-83(99)	.51
Sliding coefficient of Friction Dry	D2394-83(99)	.22
Sliding coefficient of Friction Wet	D2394-83(99)	.51
Flame Spread	E84(03a)	62
Flame Spread Classification	E84(03a)	60
Smoke Developed	E84(03a)	230
Smoke Developed Classification	E84(03a)	250
Spontaneous Ignition	D-1929	824	(Deg F)	440	Deg C

This data represents average values NOT minimums. Safety factor must be added in for design.

Chemical Resistance

High density polyethylene has a high resistance to most acids and chemicals, ACT Plastic Lumber is not affected by exposure to most substances.

Ultraviolet Weathering

An ultraviolet stabilizer is incorporated at the time of manufacture. It protects the plastic from ultraviolet light degradation and ensures that the outside of the product will not degrade in exterior applications.

Creep Data

Creep data show the deflection amount in percent strain from a load being applied to a specimen of plastic lumber over time. Per the chart below you can see that the reinforced product from ACT Technology has much lower deflection when a load is first applied and also has much reduced deflection over time with the load applied. This make the reinforced lumber product much superior in applications that have higher structural demands.