logan176
Jun 22, 2009, 04:05 AM
My fascia boards are rotting and I want to replace them. I think I want to go with a composite material because it will be low maintenance but it also has to be strong enough to support gutters. I found this stuff in Home Depot called "Tuf Board" and it appears to be a composite. What do you guys think? If you don't like this stuff for fascia, would pressure treated lumber work well?
Here is some info I've found on the stuff from a website and a picture of the label in the store:
"No glamour here! TUF board® is cellular vinyl composite board. It is a perfect replacement for wood in most of non-stress-bearing applications. TUF board® looks and feels like wood. It is better than clear and premium lumber. TUF board® is similar to MDF because it contains a type of wood flour similar to that found in MDG, but MDF is 100% compressed wood flour whereas TUF board® is primarily PVC.
Because the wood flour in TUF board® is completely encapsulated by the PVC, this material will not swell, rot, or delaminate like wood, MDF, or MDO. It is lightweight, moisture resistant, resistant to many chemicals, and less susceptible to warping. The edges are much smoother than traditional EPVC, making it easier to seal and finish.
TUF board® panels can be cut, machined, nailed, glued, and screwed just like wood. The panels can be finished with any good quality primer or paint, are fire resistant (UL-94 V0, 5V, HB), and exhibit much better machining qualities than wood. Available thicknesses: 16mm (5/8”), 19mm (3/4”), and 25mm (63/64”).
Here is some info I've found on the stuff from a website and a picture of the label in the store:
"No glamour here! TUF board® is cellular vinyl composite board. It is a perfect replacement for wood in most of non-stress-bearing applications. TUF board® looks and feels like wood. It is better than clear and premium lumber. TUF board® is similar to MDF because it contains a type of wood flour similar to that found in MDG, but MDF is 100% compressed wood flour whereas TUF board® is primarily PVC.
Because the wood flour in TUF board® is completely encapsulated by the PVC, this material will not swell, rot, or delaminate like wood, MDF, or MDO. It is lightweight, moisture resistant, resistant to many chemicals, and less susceptible to warping. The edges are much smoother than traditional EPVC, making it easier to seal and finish.
TUF board® panels can be cut, machined, nailed, glued, and screwed just like wood. The panels can be finished with any good quality primer or paint, are fire resistant (UL-94 V0, 5V, HB), and exhibit much better machining qualities than wood. Available thicknesses: 16mm (5/8”), 19mm (3/4”), and 25mm (63/64”).