Plastwood?

[OneMoreFarang]

If possible I like to avoid wood because of possible problems with termites.

 

I found Plastwood, which sees to be an interesting product.

https://www.thaiplastwood.com/plastwood-sheet/

 

But I don't find information outside of Thailand about this product.

Is it only used in Thailand? Does it have another name outside of Thailand?

 

I think about using it in places where I normally would use wood. I won't use it anywhere where it is visible. 

 

Do you use it? Any good or bad experience?

[sometimewoodworker]

14 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

If possible I like to avoid wood because of possible problems with termites.

 

I found Plastwood, which sees to be an interesting product.

https://www.thaiplastwood.com/plastwood-sheet/

 

But I don't find information outside of Thailand about this product.

Is it only used in Thailand? Does it have another name outside of Thailand?

 

I think about using it in places where I normally would use wood. I won't use it anywhere where it is visible. 

 

Do you use it? Any good or bad experience?

Otherwise known as PVC

https://www.lowes.com/pl/PVC-trim-boards-Lumber-composites-Building-supplies/2820601687039

 

Yes I have used it as carcass material in my en-suite 

 

It is a suitable material if there is a chance of water spillage. It’s quite a bit softer than other sheet material, as you can see from the shelf deflection, you can use regular pipe glue for some low stress joints like this one 

 

 

[steven100]

OMF ...   They are manufactured plastic sheets ,  I could only see white color, not sure of any other colors and I wouldn't want a house made of plastic.   I'd think i'd prefer Shera-board

[sometimewoodworker]

11 minutes ago, steven100 said:

OMF ...   They are manufactured plastic sheets ,  I could only see white color, not sure of any other colors and I wouldn't want a house made of plastic.   I'd think i'd prefer Shera-board

AFIK you can have any colour you like as long as it is white (compliments to Ford). The surface is not suitable for paint as it is so slick. It is (in my opinion) not a material for houses other than trim or American style siding. I also would not use Shera-board for anything other than ceilings & PVC boards could be used in the same locations.

Edited May 14, 2023 by sometimewoodworker

[KannikaP]

20 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said:

Otherwise known as PVC

PVC is PolyVinylChloride, the stuff that Mary Quant made miniskirts from and, yes, records are made of it. Unfortunately this has been bastardised to VYnil instead of VINyl.

 

Would MDF or HDF not be suitable? My skirtings and architraves are made of HDF and are so hard, it's difficult to drill into.

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

Would MDF or HDF not be suitable? My skirtings and architraves are made of HDF and are so hard, it's difficult to drill into.

Do termites like MDF or HDF? 

As far as I know they like it less than other types of wood. But I am not so sure they don't like it at all.

 

In my condominium are lots of termites. In my newly renovated apartment they don't exist - at least until now. I don't want to invite them... 

[BritManToo]

18 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Do termites like MDF or HDF? 

As far as I know they like it less than other types of wood. But I am not so sure they don't like it at all.

 

In my condominium are lots of termites. In my newly renovated apartment they don't exist - at least until now. I don't want to invite them... 

All my MDF/HDF skirting boards were eaten by termites.

They also like the plasterboard (sheet-rock) ceilings.

... and the plastic laminate fake wood flooring, they ate that too.

 

Wood effect aluminium skirting now, they can't eat that.

Edited May 14, 2023 by BritManToo

[sometimewoodworker]

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

 

3 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

Otherwise known as PVC

PVC is PolyVinylChloride, the stuff that Mary Quant made miniskirts from and, yes, records are made of it. Unfortunately this has been bastardised to VYnil instead of VINyl.

 

That is the material. Your point is?

[sometimewoodworker]

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Would MDF or HDF not be suitable? My skirtings and architraves are made of HDF and are so hard, it's difficult to drill into.

No they are not better unless you want a termite colony, and if you are having problems drilling into it you need better drill bits.

Edited May 14, 2023 by sometimewoodworker

[chickenslegs]

If you need sheet material you could look at Viva Board. It's a compressed woodchip with cement.

Termites don't eat it, it's waterproof, and can be cut with a saw, hold a screw (with pre-drilled holes). Comes in several thicknesses.

 

 

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, sometimewoodworker said:

That is the material. Your point is?

Just a bit of general info on PVC.

[CharlieKo]

Maybe try smart board from SCG.