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WOOD-PLASTIC COMPOSITE [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Products
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

Wood-plastic composite is a composite material lumber or timber made of recycled plastic and wood wastes. Its most widespread use is in outdoor deck floors, but it is also used for railings, fences, landscaping timbers, cladding and siding, park benches, molding and trim, window and door frames, and indoor furniture.

Key term(s)
  • wood plastic composite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits du bois
  • Matières plastiques
CONT

Les composites «bois-plastique» (CBP) sont composés d'une matrice polymérique renforcée de fibres de bois. Les fibres, dont les proportions peuvent atteindre jusqu'à 80 %, se présentent sous forme de particules de très petite taille.

Key term(s)
  • composite bois plastique

Spanish

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