PVC vs FRP - a comparative study
The Best Vinyl Wall Panels from the Leading Panel Supplier
Duramax PVC Wall Panels
easy
QUICK
DURABLE
- 40% less material cost and 50% labor saving
- Thick 1/2″ panel; no backer needed
- ASTM tested to meet FRP standards
- Will never absorb moisture; won’t rot or mold
- Made in the USA
VS
Fiber Reinforced Panels (FRP)
NOT EASY
NOT QUICK
NOT DURABLE
- Requires backer (OSB, Drywall, or plywood)
- Double the material cost with backer
- Requires adhesive & face mounted rivets
- Higher labor costs – installation requires
glue & surface fasteners - Can rot & mold with wood moisture absorption
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| Prices | Duramax | FRP |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | $83.58 | $70.00 |
| Backer Board OSB | $0 Not needed | $40.00 |
| Adhesive | $0 Not needed | $6.00 |
| Labor | $5.00 One-man job - Install twice as fast | $20.00 Two-man job |
| Panel to Panel Trim | $0 Not needed | $5.50 |
| Total | $88.58 | $141.50 |
The Era Of Moisture Absorbing Panels Is Over
easy
Attaches directly to
framing/studs
QUICK
Installs easily - no glue or
lamination needed
DURABLE
100% moisture proof
VS
Fiber Reinforced Panel
NOT EASY
Requires Backer
Drywall or Plywood
NOT QUICK
Installation requires glue
& surface fasteners
NOT DURABLE
Can rot & mold
with wood moisture
Duramax vs Fiber Reinforced Plastic
| Features | Duramax | FRP |
|---|---|---|
| No Glue or Lamination Needed | Yes | No |
| No OSB or Drywall Backing Needed | Yes | No |
| No Separation of Wood & Plastic Issues | Yes | No |
| Ease of Handling (1 peson for 16' Long pc) | Yes | No |
| Standard Class A Fire Rating | Yes | No |
| Hidden Fasteners Installation | Yes | No |
| Will Never Warp, Rot or Discolor Due to Mold or Moisture | Yes | No |
| 100% Moisture Resistant | Yes | No |
| Smooth Rivet Free Surface | Yes | No |
| Low Maintenance | Yes | No |
Labor Needed for FRP Installation
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| ASTM Test Results | Duramax | FRP |
|---|---|---|
| ASTM E84 Standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials. | Class A | Class A |
| ASTM D256 Standard test methods for determining the Izod Pendulum Impact Resistance of plastics. | Pass | Brittle |
| ASTM D638 Standard test method for tensile properties of plastics | 7,660 psi | Tensile Strength 6,000 to 8,000 psi |
| ASTM D790 Standard test methods for flexural properties of unreinforced and reinforced plastics and electrical insulating materials | 12,400 psi 509,000 psi | Flexural Strength 8,000 - 10,000 psi Flexural Modulus 300,000 to 500,000 psi |
| ASTM D2583 Standard test method for indentation hardness of rigid plastics by means of a barcol impressor. | 75.5, Hardness (Shore D) | 65, Hardness (Shore D) |
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