Recycled Plastic or HDPE lumber is truly a dynamic material that has recently become popular for outdoor furnishings such as Adirondack chairs as well as other patio and deck furnishings. It is made of over 90% of your plastic consumer waste like milk jugs, so you recycle it and they make it into beautiful furnishings!
Here are some reasons why it is such a great idea:It Outlasts Wood
Furniture made of recycled plastic lumber (HDPE) will last longer than any wood product, no matter what kind of wood it is for a multitude of reasons.
It Does Not Warp
Because HDPE (high density polyethylene) is so dense and of even consistency, there is much less warping than with wood. It stays as flat as the day it was born.
It Does Not Splinter: Because it is not wood, there are no splinters. Parents love this because their kid’s skin will not be pierced by painful splinters. In fact, recycled Adirondack chairs will not even flake. Not to mention, they are super easy to clean if your kids decide to mark them up or they get dirty. Just use mild soap and water and voila!
Resistant to Mold and Rot
Adirondack Chairs made of HDPE will be extremely mold resistant will absolutely not rot. The chair will last for many years because of this without any need to replace rotted out pieces.
Refinish This! No need to paint or refinish these Adirondack chairs because the color is built in throughout the material. It will also not fade. Years from now the color will look as fresh as the day the chair was built. In addition to that, you can get a lot of vibrant, rich colors that will pop in any outdoor environment.
It Feels Like Wood
Of course it’s not wood, but it feels like it and looks like it. It is however much better than wood because of its durability and color fastness. Also, this product is extremely dense and is “weighty” like wood. It's certainly not the flimsy plastic you are probably thinking of.
Colors
There is a huge variety of colors pick from and no paint is involved! In fact the color lasts so long because it is part of the material (HDPE). It will not fade or wear off like paint does and you don’t have to bother refinishing your Adirondack chair every season to protect if from salt air, mold or moisture.
Weather Resistant
Because of the nature of HDPE, recycled plastic Adirondack chairs hold up extremely well in sorts of tough weather without failing. This stuff is tough! It stands up to the harshest of weather conditions with no fuss.
Child Friendly
As we mentioned above, this product is splinter free. (splinter free for adults too). It is also a good, strong material so you won't need to worry about rickety wood that could break with a little rough housing.
Earth Friendly
Adirondack chairs and other products made from recycled plastic materials help promote recycling. This reduces the amount of polyethylene dumped into our landfills, waterways and oceans. There is already a state-sized island of plastic floating around the Pacific Ocean. Let’s not add to that. Recycle today!
USA Made
Recycled Plastic Adirondack Chairs support American business and is manufactured in the USA. So you are basically investing in two very relevant issues: local economy and reducing our carbon footprint. Interesting in learning ways you can reduce your carbon footprint? Click here to learn how.
