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FAQ
Coloured plastic products can fade slightly in the first few months, but the UV-resistant additives will protect against significant colour changing for the rest of its life.
No, a well made solid recycled plastic fence post will stay the same for its entire lifetime.
Key points:
-Added UV stabilizer that prevents brittleness
-Type of raw materials used, like HDPE that is a highly durable plastic
-Recycling techniques ensure the perfect blend for maximum strength and durability
Tools you would usually use on wood. Ensure cutting blades and drills are sharp.
DRILLING
All fixing holes should be pre-drilled with an HSS drill bit prior to screwing.
SAWING
Recycled plastic materials can be sawn using a handsaw, circular saw or chop saw.
A slow cutting speed with a medium tooth blade is best, for example a 305mm 60 tooth TCT blade.
In all cases when working with eco plastic, it is recommended to keep operating speeds lower in order to prevent material from melting on the surface of your implement. Working in hot sun, some WD40 on the blade can help.
UV light typically penetrates plastic only to a very shallow depth, usually within the first 0.01 to 0.1 millimetres (0.0004 to 0.004 inches) on the surface.
It means that our solid plastic fence products and furniture cannot be weakened by UV radiation.
Solid mixed recycled plastic fence posts will last well over 50 years.
Examples for a thicker piece of:
HDPE 250-1000 years
LDPE 1000 years
PP 450 years
PET 450 years
This will depend on the size/weight of the order and your location. Get in touch and we can give you a quote. We use third party pallet and parcel delivery companies to find the best price possible.
Although our synthetic boards are durable and require very little maintenance, we advise you to take care when moving heavy objects around.
Minor scratches and marks can be easily removed from our recycled plastic boards with a heat gun. Carefully heat up the surface, and the small damages will disappear.
We can on occasion help with the design of a project, please get in touch with us to discuss.
The main benefits are: moisture-resistant, impervious to pathogens, parasites, and mold, ensuring longevity and performance with no painting/varnishing required, recyclable, and last at least four times longer than any treated timber.
Whether you’re building recycled plastic fences, a DIY plastic fence, or using plastic agricultural fence posts, our products offer durability and long-lasting strength.
All our 100% recycled plastic comes with a 25-year guarantee, any defective products will be replaced.
Yes, if a flame is held against it for a period of time it will catch fire. All plastics will burn when in contact with a flame; they are combustible as are most materials. However, there are significant differences in behaviour once the flame is removed. Some materials keep on burning, while others extinguish.
Yes, all our plastic wood products and recycled plastic boards are recyclable.
Surfaces can become slippery when wet, although 100% plastic fence parts and decking are less slippery than timber. We recommend keeping the surface free from debris/clutter and dry any spillages that may occur.
No, our sustainable building materials and furniture are water resistant. This includes salt water, making them ideal for coastal use.
Yes, please contact us before visiting to check we have the items in stock.
Yes, let us know which product you are interested in, and we can arrange a sample to be sent out.
Yes, they help reduce plastic waste by repurposing it into durable usable materials, thereby reducing the need for virgin plastic.
Our recycled plastic materials are highly durable, resistant to rot, splintering, and insect damage.
Minimal maintenance is required, we recommend cleaning with soap and water. They do not need staining or painting.
You may return your purchase to us at your own cost for any reason within 14 days for a refund if the item is still unused, unopened and in good condition. You will only receive a refund of the cost of the goods received and not the delivery. Please see our full return policy for further details. Return Policy (llplastic.co.uk)
We take cards, BACS or cash payment. Please note with cash payments try to have the exact amount for payment.
It is very rare that our eco plastic furniture gets damaged to the point of needing full replacement. Only in extreme cases might a few parts need to be swapped. We can arrange replacement elements if necessary. For heavily damaged items (e.g. run over by a truck), we recommend taking them to your local recycling centre rather than shipping them back, since delivery of such items can be costly.
This depends on the product and quantity. Smaller items like benches can sometimes be shipped fully assembled on a pallet. Larger orders, such as tables or multiple benches, are shipped flat-packed on a pallet with assembly instructions included. Usually, only a cordless screwdriver is needed for assembly.
Yes, we can build custom items from our recycled plastic materials – such as planters, dog houses, tables, storage boxes, or bin stores. We also have images and videos available to showcase previous custom projects.
Yes, we can provide installation and assembly if the client is located within central Scotland, roughly 1–1.5 hours from our warehouse. For longer distances, we recommend using a local contractor. In all cases, we supply detailed assembly instructions and can offer technical advice.
