Why Progressive Riding Stables Are Choosing PVC Over FRP?

One of the persistent challenges in maintaining riding stables is ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. Conventional wall materials like FRP, drywall, or paint are susceptible to cracking, moisture absorption, and bacterial harborage. Riding stable wall panels made from PVC offer a smarter, long-lasting solution that saves time and money.

FRP Panels Come with Hidden Problems

From the first cost perspective, many stables consider them inexpensive. But there have been problems over the years. The adhesive weakens and causes the panels to delaminate and peel away from the surface. As FRP requires a wooden backer, moisture will ingress and lend its path for mold to grow. Cleaning would be challenging—the textured surface and seams between panels are real traps for dirt and bacteria. 

The problems associated with cleaning are bypassed by PVC panels. USA-made PVC panels are preferred highly as they screw directly into studs without adhesives or backers. The interlocking design enables a clean surface without seams, impervious to water, mold growth, and all forms of germs.

PVC Panels Last Longer with Less Maintenance

Contrary to FRP, the PVC panels do not require repair or maintenance on and off. They are entirely damp-proof, and thus, there is no problem related to dampness or odors. Since the surface is non-porous, there is a prevention of bacteria buildup, which makes the cleaning process easy; washing down the walls should suffice. Besides, with no seams or trims, there is no place for dirt to hide.

Another advantage is fire resistance. PVC has a Class A fire rating, which provides another layer of security for stabling. It reflects light evenly and saves energy costs while brightening up the area.

Faster Installation, Lower Labor Costs

It is quite a lengthy, messy affair installing FRP. Installing it requires two—one to hold and another to glue. Aside from that, you now add the additional wood backer material costs incurred from having uneven surfaces, which tend to incur callbacks for repairs.

We can install PVC panels in half the time. Attached directly to studs with screws, they lock tongue-and-groove. Again, no extra materials or adhesives are required. The whole job can be done within a short period by an individual contractor, which significantly reduces the cost of labor.

A Smart Investment for Any Stable

Cost-wise, PVC panels may go a little heavier, but they compensate for their price with durability. FRP installations are cheap but costly in the long run due to frequent replacement. PVC lasts for decades, with no worries about peeling, warping, and mold infestation. 

Beyond stables, these panels are ideal for hospitals, restaurants, and food processing units—anywhere hygiene matters. The smooth, easy-clean surface meets strict sanitary standards while still maintaining professional-looking aesthetics.

Upgrade to PVC Riding Stables Wall Panels Today

Duramax PVC Panels resist damage from water, mold, and mildew to achieve great looks and superior durability. 

Ask for a free sample or quote today—because your barn deserves a wall solution that pulls its weight just like you.