If you are concerned with the environmental impact of the materials you use, WPC is your best bet. The manufacture of plywood, on the other hand, will result in deforestation. WPC is an alternative for natural Wood. WPC is composite blend of waste wood (Sawdust) agriculture waste and recycled polymer as a binder with functional additives. WPC is an Ecofriendly ,100% recyclable, termite resistance, water resistance and highly durable.
The following table lists the differences between WPC & Plywood:
|
WPC |
Plywood |
| WPCs helps in saving trees & supports Go Green | Plywood is harmful & it often leads to deforestation |
| WPC has government support as it is not harmful to environment | No government support due to environmental harm |
| WPC is termite proof |
Plywood is termite resistant |
|
WPC is fire resistant |
Plywood can cause fire |
| WPC can be reused |
Plywood cannot be reused |
|
WPC has a minimum resale value of 25% to 35% |
Plywood has no resale value |
| WPC’s price is same as compared to marine ply |
Plywood’s price is high as compared to PVC ply |
|
No additional cost is incurred as cost of fire retardant, water proofing etc |
Additional cost is incurred as cost of fire retardant, water proofing etc |
|
WPC has no smell |
Plywood has bad smell |
| WPC has more strength as compared to plywood |
Plywood has less strength as compared to WPC |
| WPC incurs low labor cost |
Plywood incurs high labor cost |
|
Making of WPC saves time |
Making of plywood is time consuming |
| There’s less wastage as compared to plywood |
There’s more wastage as compared to WPC |
|
WPC causes no irritation to the eyes |
Plywood causes irritation to the eyes |
|
WPC’s thickness is standard thickness |
The thickness of plywood keeps on varying |
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In WPC there is no bending problem |
There are bending problems in plywood |
|
WPC is Non – Toxic |
Plywood is Toxic |
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WPC can high earn profit |
Plywood earns less profit |
|
WPC is easy to handle |
Plywood is tough to handle |
| The calibration process of WPC is easy |
There is no calibration in plywood |
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