Technically, "recycled" refers to post-consumer or post-industrial materials coming from the waste stream. PVC can and is being recycled. CertainTeed does not use the waste stream as a source. However, we do reprocess our own PVC where it meets our rigid specifications. The use of this reprocessed material keeps it out of the waste stream, positively effecting our environment.

Technically “recycled” refers to post-consumer or post industrial waste. PVC can, and is being recycled. We do use recycled material (which still must meet our specifications), mainly this is used in our post sleeves to keep the cost to the consumer down. See similar questions...

We offer a 25 year limited warranty and do guarantee our lumber against damage caused by insects, dry rot, mildew, corrosion and fungal decay. Our warranty covers the composition or makeup of the lumber itself. Due to the millions of uses for this product, we obviously cannot cover issues of vandalism, poor or improper installation or any condition or environment that would be considered abnormal to recycled plastic lumber. See similar questions...

Polypropylene ('green') bags, as well as lightweight plastic bags can be recycled at the collection bins at the front of most supermarkets. You could contact your local supermarket or Stockland shopping centre and see if they can assist you with recycling plastic bags via their waste services provider. Some local councils may also help with this service. See similar questions...

Products aside from base course are high quality aggregate, processed in steps with time and effort involved in crushing, pre-sizing, sorting, screening and contaminant elimination. Denominator is to start with a clean, quality, rubble in order to meet design criteria much more easily. See similar questions...

Our lumber product has a wood-like texture which is not slippery wet or dry. In fact, recycled plastic decking has been tested to be less slippery when wet than wood and concrete, which actually encourage the growth of molds and mildews that can be very slick. A knurled surface is available on our decking as an added safety feature if so desired. See similar questions...

The use of the co-extrusion process is becoming very popular in reducing material expense; The co-extrusion process in and of itself is a proven process and is very successful if used properly. All too often, however, it is used to hide an inferior, sub-standard base material that the manufacturer can purchase at considerable savings. such as post industrial scrap and post consumer scrap. No. See similar questions...

Unfortunately we cannot accept this as it is made of a different type of plastic that cannot be processed by the recycling company. See similar questions...

We will send you a confirmation by email as soon as we process your order. We will then prepare your order and ship within 1-2 working days (often the next working days). If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of placing your order, you should contact us immediately. See similar questions...

We process most orders placed before 3PM Central Time the same day they are placed. There are some exceptions to this: if we unexpectedly ran out of stock of an item on your order & could not contact you, or when we are in our hectic peak season. During the busy months of January and February orders may take up to two business days to be shipped. See similar questions...

Online orders received before 4:00pm PST M-F will be processed and shipped same day. Others the next business day. PHONE orders VIA UPS received before 12:00pm PST M-F will be processed and shipped same day. Others the next business day. See similar questions...

We have a great respect for our customers' privacy and go out of our way to protect it. Our site uses 128 bit encryption to protect your information when you order, our name appears as Synergy Services on your credit card, and all orders are packaged very discreetly. See similar questions...

They are taken to a specialist plant (a Materials Recycling Facility) where they are sorted and sent for reprocessing. See similar questions...