If you are running a food processing unit, you should be prepared to have a clean and hygienic space. Food prepared under sanitary conditions is healthy to consume without having any fear of food poisoning and other hazards. Manufacturing of food processing wall panels is thus very common and the demand is ever increasing. Vinyl panels are being widely used in commercial areas that are susceptible to moisture and mold growth. 

 If you are in a fix about what wall panel to use and you cannot choose between PVC and FRP wall panels, keep reading this blog. If you are looking for the most durable solution, it is PVC because vinyl used for wall paneling is of high quality. Duramax vinyl panels are water-resistant and this ensures that is can be used in places where there are high moisture and water vapor. Our panels help the walls to remain dry because it’s also mold and bacteria resistant. Fire hazard is a very common fear in food processing units and it can claim lives. If you install vinyl panels the chanced are low because our panels have a 1-hour fire grade. Duramax vinyl panels are ideal if less amount of light reaches the unit because our panels are white and light-reflective. When PVC comes with so many advantages, you do not need to install the non-waterproof FRP panels. Vinyl panel is capable of keeping a food facility unit clean and hygienic because no moisture would be there to spoil the food quality and the walls. 

When you compare PVC to FRP panels, the former boasts of having the longest lifespan. So, once you do the installation you can be assured that it’s going to last very long without any special maintenance. Vinyl panels are easier to install, the panels interlock with each other due to the tongues and grooves present. The panels are attached directly to the studs without any backers, adhesive, and lamination, also PVC is installed with hidden fasteners. Now, when you install FRP wall panels, the expenses and efforts are higher because you need OSB or Drywall backers, lamination, adhesives, and face-mounted rivets. 

Another advantage of PVC is that any layman can install Duramax vinyl panels and if two people are installing then the process becomes faster. Here, you can save the labor charges by doing the installation yourself. But FRP demands professional installation and two trained experts minimum must do the installation, thus your labor charges keep increasing. FRP panels show signs of peeling and delaminating within a few years, you have to spend money on repairs and replacement. According to statistics, when you install PVC, you can save about 40% of the material cost and 50% labor costs. 

 Vinyl panels are easy to clean, there is no special periodic maintenance needed, even here you can save time and money by choosing Duramax vinyl panels. Apart from food processing, vinyl panels are used across many industries and are gaining popularity. 

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