2007-05-15 02:30:49 · 9 answers · asked by Darren 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Depends on what you are doing. If you are building something like a wall, you can use metal studs. If you are doing a fence or railing, they have them in vinyl. Your best bet is to go to Lowes or Home Depot and talk to someone there.
2007-05-15 02:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by sem1123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laminate is substituted for some wood products. Especially furniture purchased at K-Mart, Wallmart, or even office supply stores, the desks are laminated tops or drawer fronts -- that causes the price to become reasonable, less expensive.
2007-05-15 09:36:49 · answer #2 · answered by pfl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laminated wood is a substitute. Plastic too has the same qualities as wood in many situations.
2007-05-15 10:00:53 · answer #3 · answered by calvin o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about decking there are plastic products that have the pattern of wood and a choice of colors. One is called Trex http://www.trex.com/. It has the advantage of not rotting, not splintering, not needing staining/painting, and being made from recycled grocery bags.
2007-05-15 10:52:20 · answer #4 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specificity is the key to a good question!
flooring - you can use laminant but it lasts about 5 years
building something - there is almost always an alternate
soap box racer- use aluminum it is lighter
tv- you should not use wood here
tennis racket- only if you are the geico caveman
laptop- seriously?
2007-05-15 09:40:23 · answer #5 · answered by HD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use all kinds of brick,
and metal, to replace wood on somethings
2007-05-15 09:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by Best S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In what respect?
2007-05-15 09:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by AnythingCanHappen! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trex
2007-05-15 18:47:18 · answer #8 · answered by bungholio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for what?
2007-05-15 09:34:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋