Parks and Rec

Tangent’s performance materials for plastic turf boards and benches are durable, low-maintenance, long-lasting, and come in various strength grades using recycled HDPE. With a choice between natural or embossed wood-grain finish in an array of UV-stabilized colors, architects and engineers can be confident that their structures will stay looking good for decades to come-with no cracking, chipping, corrosion, mold, or decay. With a 50-year limited warranty, you can be sure your investment will remain secure for generations.

Tangent materials are low-maintenance and do not deteriorate in extreme environments, so the ongoing cost of treating and repairing materials becomes a thing of the past! Tangent materials resists water, mildew, moisture, and chemicals. Impenetrable to marine borers, Tangent structural materials provide a long-lasting solution that stands up to whatever nature throws at them.

Structural recycled plastic lumber can lengthen the life of your playground system while providing a safe and fun environment for children. Kids don’t need to worry about falling through a cracked board or catching a painful sliver because plastic playground equipment doesn’t rot, mold, or splinter like traditional wood. It also requires no painting or staining because color is manufactured through the entire product. Plastic lumber cuts, saws, and drills like traditional wood, and with a 50-year warranty, once you build it, you can forget it. It’ll keep working so the kids can keep playing. 

HDPE plastic lumber is a building material that is expertly suited for recycled landscape timbers because it is meant to be outdoors. It will not rot, mold, splinter, crack or degrade due to harsh weather conditions, and is environmentally-friendly and won’t leach chemicals into the ground. It is durable and long-lasting and can take quite a beating from Mother Nature without the need for repairs or replacement. Insects and other pests can’t burrow or infest these plastic landscape timbers, and they are easy to clean and maintain. 

Retaining walls are used for numerous reasons in landscaping like holding back soil, improving landscape drainage, controlling water-flow and adding aesthetics. Since these projects serve a very specific purpose, it’s important that the building material used is durable, can withstand consistent moisture and other weather conditions and can meet all project requirements. Our structural HDPE recycled plastic retaining walls fit the bill perfectly.

Our fence is an ultra-strong and low-maintenance fencing solution that can withstand extreme weather conditions and abuse from large animals. Tangent fencing materials resist water, mildew, moisture, and chemicals. Our fencing materials outperform traditional materials and provide you a long-lasting solution that stands up to whatever nature throws at it.

Plastic lumber is manufactured from recyclables like milk jugs and laundry detergent bottles. HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is an ultra-strong plastic building material that is durable and will withstand extreme weather conditions. It also doesn’t rot, mold or degrade and is perfect for golf course, parks and recreation and landscaping signage. Recycled plastic lumber is graffiti-resistant. In fact, most chemicals will not adhere to the material, and it can easily be cleaned with a soapy water mixture. It is resistant to animals chewing the material and won’t splinter. It also comes in many color options, profile lengths and shapes. Tangent offers secondary work including CNC engraving and embossing, which eliminates the need for paint because the message is engraved into the plastic lumber. You can customize your sign to meet any aesthetic requirements or preferences you may have.

Traditional wood, although a common building material for turf boards, is not the best solution because it can rot, mold and deteriorate over time. This can cause the turf to shift over time and may require replacement, which can cost time and money. Instead, use plastic lumber as a long-lasting and durable solution.

Resistant to moisture and insects, Tangent’s plastic lumber will not rot, corrode, warp or splinter, making it the ideal material for artificial turf boards.

Recycled HDPE plastic lumber offers many benefits over traditional building materials that can increase the project life-cycle and reduce maintenance costs over time. When replacing or repairing any type of zoo projects, it can disrupt the habitat and livelihood of the animals and visitors, but with plastic lumber, you can build it and forget it. Unlike traditional wood, plastic lumber will not rot, mold, splinter or degrade. It doesn’t require painting, staining or chemical treatment and is safe for both animals and humans. It holds up in extreme weather environments and is easy to clean and is a versatile product that comes in varying degrees of strength to suit specific application requirements.