"Duane Bozarth" wrote

Depends on how it's finished--don't see much grain on a Steinway grand,
for example.

But, in general, I get your drift...and concur wrt vinyl--in areas w/
high UV exposure even expensive vinyl tends to break down. On a related
topic, some of the very expensive vinyl fences in town have sagged and
discolored so badly in only about 10 years they're being taken down.

Expensive, BUT no doubt was recycled products. Virgin vinyl will not
discolor. Thickness & cavities plays a huge part on strength. This is what
the consumer must be aware of.