This is the story of a client who is extremely passionate about running his own indoor grow room facility. It’s been a few years since he started this grow room, and he takes good care of the plants. But we were worried to see visible dampness on the walls, and immediately he was clueless about what he would do. Upon researching the internet, he found that wall panels can be of great help. But again, he was overwhelmed to see various types of wall paneling materials and did not know which one to choose. He kept researching wall panel companies, asked friends, and finally called Duramax. 

He also spent some time studying about PVC panels, and he was able to understand that vinyl has certain qualities that make it so demanding. Since he wanted to know more and also discuss his requirements, we requested him to book a free consultation with our experts. Mike first shared with us that few had suggested him to choose FRP wallboard. He wanted to know how vinyl panels were better than FRP. 

If you have such questions in mind, read this blog carefully. FRP can show signs of peeling within a few years if installed on walls of a moist interior. You already know that grow rooms have so much moisture, which helps the plants to grow, but it’s detrimental to the walls. The main reason is that FRP has backers installed, made of (OSB, Plywood, or Drywall). These backers can act as an enemy by attracting a lot of moisture from the interior environment. Moisture seeps into the walls through the backers, slowly destroying the panels and the walls. But vinyl panels are moisture-resistant, and the main reason for it is the manufacturing technology where the backers are absent. This is why the panels are also mold and bacteria resistant. Mike was looking for a durable and longer-lasting wall panel solution. According to Duramax, nothing could be more suitable than modern vinyl panels.

Once installed, the panels can last for about 25-30 years without any massive maintenance. If you are worried about cleaning the grow room interior, vinyl panels installed on the walls and ceiling can make the process easier. We told Mike that there is no investment in time, effort, and money to clean the panels. Also, due to the panels, the interior remains dry and damp-proof. There is no need to clean the vinyl panels regularly. PVC has a smooth surface without any cervices, which makes the cleaning hassle-free, and it makes sure that no bacteria can survive beneath the surface. If you compare vinyl to an FRP panel, its rough and uneven surface makes frequent cleaning a chore. 

Some more benefits include safety factors, which are of no less importance. The panels are chemical resistant, which means the panels won’t be harmed if it comes in contact with any plant medicine, fertilizers, or nutrients. Also, the panels are not immediately combustible; these have a 1-hour fire grade. The panels are ASTM certified to make sure it’s FDA compliant. 

Grow rooms need a proper distribution of light for the growth of medicinal plants. Our PVC panels are white in color and light-reflective, which can evenly distribute reflected light. The benefit is keeping energy bills low after installing the panels. 

Visit our website for a free consultation and a free sample, call Duramax for more information. Get a quote within a day.