Is Everlast solid? Yes, Everlast is a solid plastic lumber product. The very center of the product is “honey-combed”. This center provides strength and should not be “ripped” in projects where the product is anything other then cosmetic.

Will Everlast ever rot? No, this is because we capitalize on the problem that most cities are facing. Plastic does not decompose. If you would place a plastic milk jug in your yard, or bury a plastic milk jug in your yard and look at it in a few years, other then appearing dirty, that milk jug will remain virtually unchanged. By processing hundreds of thousands of milk jugs and creating Everlast Plastic Lumber, we are producing a product that can be used and enjoyed yet remains virtually untouched overtime.

Do you need any special tools when using Everlast for a project? Yes, it is essential that you have a sharp carbide tip saw blade when cutting the product. If the blade is dull, it will melt the product and will not create a sharp cut. You must screw down all decking material (due to expansion and contraction nails will not be sufficient). We recommend at least a #9 galvanized screw. Pre-drilling is required.

Can Everlast product be glued? We do not suggest that you glue Everlast. Should your project require you to glue Everlast we would suggest contacting the adhesive supplier and provide a list of Everlast’s ingredients. Due to its non-porous characteristics, it does not easily bond to the glue.

Does Everlast need to be painted? Absolutely not! Painting Everlast would take away one of its best characteristics, the fact that it is 100% maintenance free. We want you to be able to enjoy your time on your deck, not spend your time maintaining your deck. Everlast comes in a variety of colors (from board exterior to core) and that color is specially designed to last the test of time (slight fading can be expected). Should you decide (against our recommendations) that your Everlast project needs to be painted, we would suggest researching and contacting customer service with the paint manufacturer to see what paint would best serve your application.

Will Everlast be hot to the touch or to feet when exposed to sun? It has been our experience that Everlast will be comparable to a wood product of the same color and as with wood, the darker the color choice, the more heat it will absorb.

Will Everlast Melt with normal heat exposure? No, Everlast will not melt with normal exposure to heat sources. Temperatures needed in the manufacturing process (to melt the plastic) range above 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Is Everlast slippery when wet? Everlast does contain a natural grainy-like texture as a result of the plastic extrusion process. We have had a number of installations on decks, docks, and around water without complaint. For additional peace of mind Everlast does now offer an “anti-slip” texture on all decking material.

Will Everlast Fade? Overtime with extreme sun exposure, the color of Everlast will fade a slight degree, but will maintain the basic original color. We have used colorfast pigments and UV stabilizers to greatly minimize the effects of extreme sun exposure overtime.

Does Everlast Contain any harmful chemicals? No, Everlast’s main ingredient is HDPE plastic (which is the bottle most households drink their milk out of each morning). The additional additives are non-toxic and are not harmful.

How are Everlast Products cleaned? Everlast materials can be cleaned by a simple soap and water solution. For tougher stains caused by birds or nature you may choose to use a product such as Tilex, or Clorox to get out set stains. We do suggest that, although we have had no problems with discoloration when using the harsher cleaners, you do first test a small area that is less visible before applying the cleaner to the entire surface. A high-pressure sprayer can also be used to remove tough stains.

Is Everlast structural? No, Everlast is much more flexible then wood, and our product does not currently contain any fiberglass additive. We have had customers who choose to build their deck out of solid Everlast (instead of using a pressure treated wood frame). If you should choose to do so, you would need to be certain that Everlast’s specifications meet your local township or borough’s building requirements, and that Everlast is properly supported.