The DuraShell® lattice is made with a strip thickness of ¼”. We do not staple or nail the strips to each other but use a glue bonding technique. lattice is manufactured with solid cellular foam strips. So when we are looking at strength, we are comparing the strips used to make the lattice sheet. Neither vinyl nor wood lattice can be considered structural products. StrengthĬonsider the long-term strength and stability of vinyl and wood when choosing which one you want for your project. If this is in an area where pets, children and guest may be, there’s the opportunity of bad scrapes, pokes or even cuts occurring. Thus leaving nails heads or staples sticking up from the surface. As the strip deteriorates, it can break and let go from the rest of the sheet. Also as the lattice ages you will notice that each strip can crack and splinter. This will not give you a clean edge or nice appearance and can also mean the lattice piece you just cut cannot be used. You may have sprinters and cracks left on each slat of the wood lattice after cutting it. A table saw with a fine tooth plywood blade works the best. If you use a saw that causes a lot of vibration, the stapled joints can pop loose. In addition to this issue, the thin strips of wood lattice are somewhat fragile. In order to prevent personal injury, you will need to remove the staples along each cut line before you can cut the lattice. Wood lattice is fastened with metal staples. After installation, you will not need to worry about the DuraShell® lattice cracking or splintering. You won’t have to worry about getting splinters or scraps off the edge and surface of this lattice either. The cut edge will have a nice appearance. When a nice clean cut is made to the lattice sheet, there is no need to worry about what the ends of the lattice sheet will look like. Of course, you can also use a vinyl cutting blade. You can also use a large pair of metal snips. Make slow cuts to ensure a nice clean cut. recommends the use of fine tooth blade installed backwards on the saw when cutting the DuraShell® lattice. Safety first: always wear eye and ear protection when using power tools. With a wooden lattice not only are splinter ratings related to cutting the lattice but can also have to do with the charter of the lattice as it ages. With a vinyl lattice, the splinter rating comes into effect when cutting the lattice. Consider this, to get the results of the burning brand for boards a piece of lit wood lattice is put over the board to see how long it takes the board to catch fire. You will be hard pressed to find what, if any, fire rating tests a wood lattice has had done and passed. DuraShell® lattice has also passed the following test: ASTM D635-91 – Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning test, ASTM D1929-91a – Ignition Properties, and ASTM D2843 – Smoke Density test. The DuraShell® lattice passed the Surface Burning ASTM E84-95 with the highest possible rating. The DuraShell® vinyl lattice has passed several fire tests and ratings. If either of these places were to catch fire, would the lattice contribute to the destruction? Vinyl: Some lattice projects are connected to directly your home or outdoor structure. Several things to consider when looking at the safety of lattice products are as follows. Of course safety is a concern during the installation of the lattice but also consider where the lattice will be installed and that it is a safe choice for that area. One consideration that often gets overlooked is the safety each lattice type provides. You will probably consider things like longevity, maintenance, and ease of installation to decide what lattice option is best for you. There are many things to take into consideration when choosing between vinyl and wood lattice products. When looking for lattice, the two most common options are vinyl and wood. What can you use? Lattice! Lattice has become one of the most used items for enhancing landscaped areas, creating privacy and hiding unsightly things such as air conditioners and trash cans. You have a lovely area that needs a finishing touch.
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