glossary
Service life
The period a product meets stated requirements in its actual exposure and maintenance conditions. It is not identical to a warranty period. Names and abbreviations: useful life. Related terms: Warranty; Maintenance; Weathering. Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/68010
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Fungal and moisture durability of WPC ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17