Visit Cox Interior for all your hardwood needs.

FAQ’s


Select from the topics listed below.

Working with Urethane Millwork


Storage and Installation


Properties of Polyurethane vs. Wood




 PolyurethaneWood
Specific Gravity, g/ml0.1 – 0.60.31 – 0.66
(Wood) Working QualitiesVery GoodVery Good
NailabilityVery GoodExcellent
Screw-Holding Power Very GoodVery Good
   
Effects of Chemicals:  
Water Absorption % (24hrs.)0.2 – 0.7Over 15%
Resistance to Polar SolventsVery GoodVery Good
Resistance to Dilute AcidsVery GoodGood
Resistance to Dilute AlkaliVery GoodGood
   
Thermal Properties:  
Thermal Expansion per C (10-5)3 – 5110 – 15, 17 – 120
Resistance tp Long Term ExposureExcellentPoor
   
Physical Properties:  
Tensile Strength, psi100 – 8,000200 – 1,200
Fatigue ResistanceVery GoodExcellent
Scratch and Wear ResistnaceVery GoodGood
Impact ResistanceGoodVery Good
   
Other Properties:  
Decay ResistanceExcellentPoor
Resistance to InsectsExcellentPoor – Fair

Source:  Elastromer Chemicals Dept. E.1. Dupont








Bracket









 


Bracket









 


Snake Bracket









 


Bracket









 


Snake Bracket