Marinas are generally located close to water bodies and need water-resistant wall panels to ensure optimal cleanliness and sanitization is non-negotiable. Although FRP panels for marinas are quite common, the downsides of FRP has made businesses move to high-quality vinyl wallboard. After a ton of research work, businesses decided to shift from FRP to PVC marine wall panels. The vinyl panels manufactured at Duramax can impress with high durability and 100% waterproofing features. Nevertheless, that’s not all. The PVC panels have plenty of other attributes that make them a better alternative to FRP.
PVC outlasts and outperforms FRP
The FRP panels for marinas are great wall cladding solutions and highly durable. The only catch is that FRP panels require repeated repairs and heavy-duty maintenance for sustainability. In addition, the FRP panels are not recyclable wall materials and, once damaged beyond repair, need to get replaced immediately. On the other hand, the PVC panels made from 100% virgin vinyl are durable, recyclable, and strong. Once installed, PVC panels require no repairing, repainting, or replacing for at least 45 years. The vinyl panels are super easy to maintain and are 7x times recyclable. The lifespan of vinyl panel stretch to 140 years, and the high-quality PVC material can sustain high-stress and high-moisture environments without getting damaged due to moisture, mold, or water. Although FRP panels are a traditional choice, PVC wall material is more long-lasting and offers better cladding solutions.
PVC installation is much cheaper
Initially, the FRP panels are cheaper, but the wall material proves to get expensive in the long run. The installation of FRP panels requires adhesives, rivets, backers, and skilled laborers. All these factors make the FRP installation expensive. For example, the skilled workers would charge nothing less than 20 dollars, while the material costs can go up to 50 dollars or even more, depending on the area covered. The additional charges, along with the FRP panel costs, make the wall material installation an expensive investment.
On the other hand, the DIY PVC panels are a one-time investment. The PVC marine wall panels arrive customized in kits with a user-friendly installation manual. The initial DIY kit might look pricey, but you don’t have to purchase any extra material for the installation. One novice laborer can install the PVC panels within 7 hours, and the labor charge won’t exceed 5 dollars. In addition, PVC installation is simpler and quicker than FRP, as fiberglass needs minimally 2 days for laborious setup completion.
PVC panels are 100% waterproof than FRP
The PVC panels have no OSB backers to absorb moisture. The non-porous vinyl panels shed excess liquids from the surface and have no crevices to allow moisture seepage. The PVC panels are resistant to moisture and, in turn, restrict the development of mold, mildew, bacteria, and microbes. On the other hand, FRP wall panels have backers that attract moisture and speedily mold, rot, peel off and delaminate. The FRP panels aren’t great for marinas, while PVC is ideal for long-term wall cladding material.
Final Notes
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