Why choose a PVC product? Because PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a versatile material, with a long lifespan, water and humidity resistant and is suitable for different uses. Its made of sea salt at 57% and petroleum at 43%. It’s the only plastic material made of more than 50 % of raw material of mineral origin. It comes in two basic forms:
- Flexible : clothes, shower curtains, plastic bags
- Rigid: wall&ceiling panels, tubes, line pipes, window frame, toys. So, these objects are made by extrusion.
PVC is a useful material because its:
- Durable
- Easy to maintain
- Odourless
- Light
- Versatile
Plus, it is resistant to flames, bad weather, wear of time and it doesn’t fear climatic variations.
Due do its low production cost, its ease to be molded and its lightness, PVC is very often used in construction industry. And on the other side, once works finished, you can throw leftover trims in recycle bin.
A significant detail, PVC is affordable compare other material products use in construction, like aluminium or wood. In conclusion, why choose a PVC product? Because its a wise choice to consider when its time to plan your projects.