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Tucson38 · 06-23-2013, 06:57 PM

The composite stuff expands and contracts unlike wood which is relatively stable. I think your floor would warp badly. That's why they don't use if for housing studs.
It sounds like a good product for this application but overall I think you're better off with the real stuff.

06-23-2013, 06:57 PM	#3
Tucson38 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 164	Re: Composite Decking as Wood Bed Replacement The composite stuff expands and contracts unlike wood which is relatively stable. I think your floor would warp badly. That's why they don't use if for housing studs. It sounds like a good product for this application but overall I think you're better off with the real stuff.