Bruce Brown wrote:
wildmanbaker wrote:
Well, only time will tell. The thermoplastic is being used for fencing, hand rails, decking and other construction/structural purposes. It does not age well, but it is exposed to weather 24/7, so its not a fair comparison. Luan plywood is at least 3 cross plies thick and glued. This is why plywood is strong for its thickness, but it will degrade when exposed to water. Gluing the Azdel into the sidewalls, or roof does add a large amount of strength. Lake everything new, it will take time to really tell the tail.
It's the UV rays that kill the outside plastic. Keep that under cover and it should last forever.
Well, it is covered with Fiberglass, and Gelcoat. so the actual AZDEL will not be in the sun. The gelcoat will last as long as any Gelcoat will, ant that is a long time if you keep it clean and waxed.
