{"id":3148,"date":"2020-10-09T20:21:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-10T00:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/camemat.magnetis.info\/recycled-plastic-patio-risks-troubles\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:03:01","slug":"recycled-plastic-patio-risks-troubles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/recycled-plastic-patio-risks-troubles\/","title":{"rendered":"Recycled plastic for your patio means risks and troubles ahead!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"p1\">When designing a patio, it\u2019s easy to be tempted by an inferior-quality product like recycled plastic that will get the job done. Or at least you think it will. Mistakenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">By using a low-quality product to build your <a href=\"https:\/\/camemat.com\/en\/product-category\/balcony-patio-flooring\/\">patio<\/a>, just because the product is cheap, you may find yourself paying for that mistake for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Recycled plastic just won\u2019t do. The product\u2019s elevated expansion coefficient when there are temperature fluctuations will have you cursing. It expands when it\u2019s warm and contracts when it\u2019s cold. The seams will open up more than those of any other product on the market, and the boards will very likely become warped along their length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">The composition of recycled plastic deck boards is never the same, which poses a serious problem when it comes to ensuring the continuity of a project, especially with regard to the stability of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">You\u2019ll kick yourself, in addition to burning your toes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\"><b>A patio you\u2019ll regret<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">In different places on the boards, you\u2019ll find little bits of uncolored plastic, air bubbles and the appearance of numerous, frequent scratches. Recycled plastic certainly has more than its share of aesthetic defects.<span class=\"s1\"> The cuts aren\u2019t very clean, and there are often glaring imperfections at the cut ends of the boards. Textured boards that are only textured on the surface? No, thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">And let\u2019s not forget about the static electricity! Grabbing the doorknob and getting a shock that goes all the way down to your toes. Or a little rain and suddenly your patio becomes the neighborhood skating rink. We\u2019ve seen better\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\">DUXXBAK Decking products: a much better choice!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">DUXXBAK Decking from Cam\u00e9mat. That\u2019s what you should be considering. It has already proven itself. The product has demonstrated its long-term dependability compared to recycled plastic. It has been around for many years, satisfying those who demand only the best, including busy citizens and the owners of multiple dwellings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s easy to use, it can be cut to the desired length, it\u2019s flexible for easy installation and it doesn\u2019t retain heat, just like a solid board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p1\">Come see the specialists at Cam\u00e9mat to learn more about this product that will make you say, \u201cYes! Finally!\u201d Check out the premium quality of our guaranteed, maintenance-free products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When designing a patio, it\u2019s easy to be tempted by an inferior-quality product like recycled plastic that will get the job done. Or at least you think it will. Mistakenly. 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