Structural Materials

No matter what Mother Nature throws at you, Tangent’s alternative materials, otherwise known as structural plastic lumber, will defy the elements and look good doing it.

Stand up to anything.
Stand out from everything.

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Exceptional Strength

Exceptional Strength

The most durable, impact-resistant materials available.

Engineered Solutions

Engineered Solutions

Tailored executions that deliver on your needs.

Environmentally-Friendly

Environmentally-Friendly

Made from recycled materials. Won’t leach toxins in marine use.

Durable

Durable

Our products will not splinter, crack, chip, peel or rot and are impervious to insects.

Low Maintenance

Low Maintenance

No painting, staining or waterproofing required.

Color Stable

Color Stable

Rich colors stay brilliant
 thanks to built-in, 
UV-protection.

Easy to Clean

Easy to Clean

No need to stain. Our poly lumber is easily cleaned with soap and water.

Find the Perfect Material

With Tangent’s wide variety of sizes, colors and product lines, you’re sure to find the right structural plastic material for your job. Check out all your options with our Material Mockup Tool below.

Structual Products

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    Molded

    Tangent’s Structural Molded products are created using our proprietary hard tool process, which creates an exceptionally strong and durable product.

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    Continuously Extruded

    Tangent’s Structural Continuously Extruded materials can be formulated to project requirements, with various loading levels of reinforcing fibers.

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    Marine Decking

    Tangent Marine Decking is highly durable, low-maintenance marine decking that excels with wood-like aesthetics.

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    Marine Piling & Timber

    Tangent’s Marine Piling and Timber products are advanced composite plastics, engineered for the marine industry.

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The evolution of innovation.

Structural Plastic Lumber

At Tangent, we want to push the boundaries of innovation and technology to encourage new ideas and products in the market. As our structural composite lumber technology continues to evolve, so does our ability to solve problems brought to us by architects, engineers and end-users. From premium furniture-grade to industrial-strength reinforced plastic lumber, we’re here to help find new ways to make your construction projects sustainable, environmentally-friendly and long-lasting.

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