A Non-Polluting Production Process

• The 100% recycled raw materials consist of post consumer plastic waste and industrial plastic scrap that would have otherwise been buried in a local landfill.
• The extrusion process uses NO EXTERNAL HEAT during production - which is the unique feature of our technology. Our extruders use extreme pressure to slowly mix and mold the recycled plastic into its final ALTWOOD^® form. There are no fumes released during the process and the finished product is completely sterile, inert and non-toxic.
• All water used in the cooling process for the extruders is completely recirculated.
• All scrap materials are recycled again - so that there is absolutely no waste.

A Quality Finished Product

ALTWOOD^®'s unique production process provides it with some qualities unique in the industry, including:

• The proprietary extrusion process enables us to mix all types of thermoplastics at once. This creates a product that is stronger, less flexible, and more cost-effective. It also means that we don't have to introduce wood or wood by-products, fiberglass or special chemicals to strengthen our product. These materials only increase the cost of production and reduce the performance of the finished product.
• The high pressure molds provide reliable dimensions and a smoother, more natural feeling finish.
• The product is solid with a uniform density. It has a non-porous surface and its colour is permanent, consistent and mixed through the material. If desired, the product can als be surface painted (however, we recommend first using an interior/exterior alkyd primer, such as the "Fresh Start^® QD-30^®" product manufactured by Benjamin Moore Paints).

Other ALTWOOD^® Benefits

• Will not warp - even under direct sunlight or high ambient temperatures (the recommended range of temperatures for ALTWOOD^® is -50°C to +80°C / -58°F to +176°F).
• Will not rot, crack, split, splinter, erode or weather (it's UV protected).
• Highly resistant to impact, shock, breakage and abrasion.
• Resistant to attacks by animals, insects, fungi and bacteria.
• Does not leach toxic chemicals into the soil and our water table like pressure-treated wood.
• Impervious to moisture, salt water, oil, gasoline and most chemicals or solvents.
• Electrically resistive - excellent for electric fence installations.
• Machining properties are typical of thermoplastic articles and similar to hard wood.
• Can be nailed, screwed, stapled, drilled, milled, sawed, planed and cut with conventional manual and electric wood working tools.
• Requires no maintenance other than simply cleaning.