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• Manufacturer: Fiber Tech
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  • Recycled (“reclaimed”) Materials
  • LEED contributing Product or Material
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Fiber Tech Polymers

Fiber Tech Polymers: Composite Fencing With Real Wood Beauty

For the past ten years, California company Fiber Tech Polymers, LLC has been producing fencing and edging products made from 90% (minimum) recycled post-consumer wood and plastic waste materials. Their products are aesthetically pleasing and long lasting, which cost less than equivalent wood options in terms of length of exposure and amount of maintenance.  In fact, in five years, the higher upfront cost of Fiber Tech products (compared to wood) is evened out by the lower maintenance. From five years on, Fiber Tech products get cheaper and cheaper in true cost. Plus, they are produced with an eco-friendly manufacturing approach and can contribute to LEED credits.  Fiber Tech products are sold at a variety of locations, including Lowe's, Home Depot and fencing contractors across the US and Canada.

The TimberWolf line features a wide variety of designs and products, from pickets/rails to posts. The material works just like wood and requires no special tools or fasteners, though Fiber Tech recommends using an adhesive for composite-to-composite applications (the adhesive is available through the company). The TimberWolf line is made of true recycled wood bonded with recycled HDPE plastic, which forms a fiber reinforced composite material. The posts are steel with a "sleeved over" matching composite providing strength and can be capped for a stunning finish. Because of the material used, matching fasteners, clips and posts are crucial for a uniform appearance.

TimberWolf Product Features:
 

·         4" x 4" posts with 2" x 4" fence rails

·         No Painting or Staining. Virtually maintenance-free.

·         Insect, mold, mildew and fungi resistance

·         Easy installation and design flexibility 

·         Use the same tools as for wood. Wide tooth-saw blades recommended to prevent clogging.

·         Environmentally responsible

·         Can qualify for LEED credits

·         Birch White, Coastal Cedar, Driftwood Gray, Dark Walnut and Sequoia Red colors available. Slight variations in color may occur, much like natural wood.

·         Transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty

·         Two design lines to accommodate a wide variety of tastes

·         Best value per linear square foot on the market today

(Source: FiberTechPolymers.com)