PVC Vs. Lumber

[Ex313]

I'm considering building some custom shelves in a room in my house.
I had this idea that since lumber is so expensive, I could build a frame out of Schedule 40 (Or 80).
When I get the frame in, install some wood slats for the shelves. Everything gets painted when its done. I think it might look cool.

What I need to figure out is the load bearing strength of a PVC frame vs wood.
Any thoughts?

 

[fattboyzz]

Wood has come back down .

 

[THREEJAYS]

Yes woods a lot cheaper all the sudden

 

[boomer]

Paint doesn’t adhere to PVC very well and over time will peal off. Plastic pipe is more expensive right now due to a resin shortage.

 

[Ex313]

Wood has come back down .

I see. Time for a redesign.

 

[4ssss]

I paid $3.89 for 2x4x8 treated yesterday. I'll second lumber's come down in price.