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Default Alternates to teak for boat exterior work


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On Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:38:54 -0500, "mmc" wrote:

I've heard cherry is a good alternative to teak and was wondering about
using the plastic deck lumber for things like handholds, toe and rub
rails.
Anyone here have experience with plastic lumber for exterior trim?


I used 4/5 x 6 plastic lumber for a base ring for my console. It seems
to be holding up great but it is not particularly pretty.


Is that 4/5ths" or * 5/4ths" * ( 1&1/4 inch thick lumber)?