Case Studies  
Seattle, Kingdome  
   
Recycled Plastic lumber was used to replace treated wood channel boards that held down astro turf in a trench at the Kingdome. The results were positive, emphasizing the maintenance benefits of plastic lumber.  
   
Recycled Plastic Lumber Application at the Kingdome  
Product and recycled content Plastic lumber
100% recycled commingled plastic
Application The plastic lumber replaces treated wood channel boards that are used to hold down the astroturf.
Location/Date Kingdome arena floor
1998, (used since 1993)
Project manager/user

Bobby Richards
Maintenance Superintendent
Stadium Administration
(206)296-3155
Architect/Engineer None
General Contractor None
Background, history Plastic holds up better than anything else that the Kingdome staff has tried.
Performance Saves time and replacement
Source of material EnviroWood
Auburn, AL
(888)357-8392
http://www.envirowood.com
Quantity 75 - 4" x 4" x 8' boards
50 pieces were cut to specifications by supplier
Cost 75 @ 15.50 each = $1,162.50
Cost savings or increase Saves the cost of replacing wood products serveral timers per year
Installation, costs/savings Same as wood
Source of extra funds None
Would you buy this product again? Yes.
Why or why not? Little or no replacement need.
Comments The success we've had with plastic wood is far greater than we ever imagined.
 
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