INSTALLATION

TriMax can be fabricated and installed with the same tools used to work with wood lumber. The product will cut and drill very cleanly, as there is no grain to split or chip, or knots to bind tools and bend fasteners. TriMax is reinforced with glass fibers, and precautions should be taken when fabricating this product. Maintain adequate ventilation when generating fabrication dust, and personal respiratory protection such as dust masks should be employed during fabrication, as well as safety glasses or goggles.
Pilings and sheet piling products can be driven with pile driving equipment such as vibratory hammers , land bases or barge mounted drop hammers or waterjets.
For sheet piling installations, backfill soils should always be analyzed to determine that the proper amount of force would be exerted on the sheet piling system. For shoreline timberwork applications TriMax is used with conventional hardware such as stainless or galvanized bolts, tie rods, nuts, washers and anchor systems. Building code regulations vary by region, so all TriMax users should consult local building and safety codes prior to installation for specific requirements.

MAINTENANCE

TriMax products are unaffected by most corrosive substances, and will not absorb moisture. To maintain the original finish clean the lumber with soap and water . No sealing or painting is required or recommended ; as a general rule, paint will not adhere well to TriMax.
Graffiti can be cleaned from the plastic lumber with the use of conventional all-purpose cleaner or petroleum based cleaner.

High performance

Easy to work with

If the skin or surface layer of plastic lumber becomes marred or blemished , it is possible to sand off the top skin . The surface can also be buffed to eliminate abrasions.

LIMITATIONS

This type of plastic lumber product has significantly higher modulus of elasticity {MOE} than conventional forms of plastic lumber. However the MOE of TriMax is lower than wood timber in good condition; therefore , it is important to evaluate the suitability of TriMax for specific uses. It is recommended that an engineering study be preformed prior to use of TriMax products for structural applications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TriMax has a melt temperature of approximately 270 degrees Fahrenheit and a flash point of approximately 620 degrees . It has a higher flashpoint than wood, and must be exposed to a severe combustion source for a longer period than wood to ignite the product. Not like wood ,when exposed to a combustion source for a long enough period, it will burn. Should a flame occur extinguishing media should be dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray; water should be applied from a fogging nozzle.
TriMax products have been tested under repeated hydrothermal conditions (freezing, thawing and wet conditions) as established by the ASTM and are proven to maintain their mechanical properties.