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Products: alternatives to wood in cills and fascias?
Have just stumbled across "Plaswood", recycled plastic moulded products with wood "graining" .... What else is there out there? and how green is it really? Trying to find a workable, rot-free and less "heat bridgey" alternative to wood but it's got to stand up under scrutiny!
As for the wooden facias. We installed our gutters using traditional metal rise and fall brackets on our new build, I'll never have to paint a facia board again! I suspect however that you are refurbishing.
Hi Mike, have you looked at any of the heat treated/pickled timbers. I realize this does not address the heat bridging issue but I understand their longevity is increased over standard timber and possibly improved stability ?
What's wrong with locally grown/sawn Durable or Semi-durable classed species properly detailed, left raw, no maintenance reqd? Why on earth look for anything fancier?
Fibreglass can be a good option. Available from various sources such as Dura products. Not particularly green, but not terrible either, and should have exceptional longevity.
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