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patrickmonk

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Re: Synthetic Decking: Best Buy or Absolute Nightmare?

Looks like link doesn't work. So FYI.
"Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing". Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. 1968.

Re: Synthetic Decking: Best Buy or Absolute Nightmare?

I've been 'building' most everything from Theatre Sets to Tool Boxes, from Log Cabins to Victorian Remodels, Coffee Tables to Decks, for over 40 years. I try to recycle, re-use, and restore whenever possible. For anyone who is considering using 'synthetic' materials, I have only one thing to say:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg8pRCt-0N4.
Patrick Monk. "Monkworks". SF. Ca.