Comments on: Ed Begley’s preferred fencing? Recycled plastic

By: Marla

Marla — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:34:55 +0000

We used recycled plastic lumber for our decks. It doesn't look like wood, but doesn't need the upkeep, either. We looked into Trex and other wood fiber/plastic hybrids. We found several lawsuits against these manufacturers because the wood fibers can rot out, leaving holes in the planks which then sag. You might want to investigate all options before deciding.

By: Helen at Toronto Gardens

Helen at Toronto Gardens — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:00:24 +0000

Susan, The City of Toronto has been using a Trex-like product (which is a combination of plastic and recycled or reclaimed wood fibres) on the boardwalk along Lake Ontario. While I wouldn't say it looks like wood, it does look woodlike, and certainly stands up to the weather, which can get quite icy in winters and baking in summers.

By: Tru-Link Fence & Products Company. | Play Basketball

Tru-Link Fence & Products Company. | Play Basketball — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:37:19 +0000

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By: susan harris

susan harris — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:49:39 +0000

Ruth, that’s great to know! And Donna, don’t make the mistake I did for my front-yard fence – it’s too tall. Fortunately it’s not too late to reduce the height to more like 3′ than the current 4′. At 4′ it looks downright unfriendly.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:45:36 +0000

Trex (Trex.com) makes a beautiful, recycled plastic fence too, and it looks just like wood. I have a deck and a fence made of Trex.

By: donna

donna — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:35:14 +0000

I need a front yard fence, too. All help appreciated!!!