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Materials

 

Plastic

  • Acrylic: 

    • Cheap

    • Comes in various colours

    • UV resistant

    • Strong 

  • PVC:

    • Durable

    • Cheap

    • Waterproof

    • Abrasion resistant

  • ABS:

    • Lightweight 

    • Weathering resistant 

    • Scratch resistant 

    • High impact 

 

Metal 

  • Aluminium/copper

    • Light

    • Malleable

  • Mild steel

    • Strong

    • Durable

    • Malleable

  • Stainless steel

    • Strong

    • Durable

    • Environmentally friendly

    • Corrosion resistant

 

Wood 

  • Oak wood (hardwood): 

    • Strong

    • Durable

    • Quite heat resistant

    • Considered aesthetic 

  • Pine wood (soft wood):

    • Lightweight 

    • Cheap

  • Plywood (a mix of soft and hard wood): 

    • Lightweight

    • Durable

    • Moisture & chemical resistant

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