You already know that MAXITUF plastic lumber is resistant to alkalis, acids and solvents. It gets even better. MAXITUF is a sure winner when you need resistance to abrasion.
Let me give you an example:

    Railroad crossing at Georgia Pacific Corp.
 
  

Railraod Crossing installed

Picture shows the  MAXiTUF installation completed in Fall 1999
   
   

Problem:  The heavy duty, wooden decking between rails has to be replaced at least once a year. The management tried several solutions to get away from this expensive maintenance procedure. Hardtop did not work because it squeezed out due to the heavy pressure from trucks and forklifts. Concrete broke and crumbled. So they went back to timber, turning the boards over about every six months, and then replacing them within a year. This railroad crossing is exposed to the abuse of approx. 100 full size semi trucks per day. Additionally three Hysters (35,000 lbs. each) moving lumber from the plant to storage areas using this crossing. To make matters worse it is also located where the heavy equipment turns – lots of abrasion there.

Solution: Craig Sines of Mel Sines Construction Co., who specializes in railroad related construction, proposed an alternative to Georgia Pacific's management. During previous visits to our plant Craig discovered what benefits MAXITUF plastic lumber can offer. Durability, high compressive strength and an outstanding resistance to abrasion combined with a fair price convinced him that our product would reduce GP's maintenance problem dramatically. 
   
   

Result: Winter 2001 there is no sign of deterioration at this railroad crossing GP's management is very happy.

Same installation Winter 2001                (2 years later)   Since GP's first installation and its success, GP has installed 2 more railroad crossings using MAXiTUF plastic lumber.

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