RE: Heading North Everyday ?19 Jan 2025 11:39
Morning Castle, asked myself the very same question many a time, seems like such an obvious material. As I travel locally there are some in use, but wood is still very very much "the norm".
Your post had me checking Google for what it would say the reasons were, cost was my instinct and it's in there. Everywhere I've ever worked, and everything we do you'll always find that a common denominator.
Plastic sorting: Different types of plastic need to be carefully sorted to ensure the recycled material has the right properties for fence posts.
Processing complexity: Manufacturing recycled plastic fence posts requires specialized techniques to achieve the necessary strength and consistency.
Cost considerations: Depending on the region, recycled plastic may be more expensive than traditional wood fence posts