In a message dated 9/25/2005 9:38:17 AM Pacific Standard Time, gburmeyer@mac.com writes: I think you may be referring to a material called "Trex" Thanks George, Yep, Trex it is. I recently did a small wood project and saw the Trex at the lumber store in lots of shapes and sizes. What a great use for land fill plastics. Termites will have to move back to the forests if this trend keeps up. Bill