Anyone know how long PVC tends to last in the great outdoors? I am talking about the white stuff, schedule 40? And I am talking about the wilds of New Mexico, lots of sun, lots of rain lately, lots of wind. How long before it becomes brittle?
2006-08-23 01:57:47 · 5 answers · asked by Cube198 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
schedule 40 is the toughest and should last for many many years
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2006-08-23 02:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schedule 40 will quickly deteriorate when exposed to sunlight.You would need to cover it with a paint.Especially if you live in a state with a lot of continuous sunshine.It will probably brittle within a year.You can spray it and let it soak with a good protectant like 'Amour all'
2006-08-23 09:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have some pvc outside in Wisconsin - heat, cold, freeze, thaw - and it's still going strong after 15 years. It did discolor to a yellowish color, but it still works fine.
2006-08-23 09:02:31 · answer #3 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether you leave it in the weather, or underground where it belongs. Underground, it will last a lifetime. Upstairs, a few years, maybe.
'Nuff said?
2006-08-23 09:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pvc is great for making out door furniture and other great thins, its great for the out doors no matter you are
2006-08-25 11:07:14 · answer #5 · answered by JESUS loves 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋