Do you still don’t know how to choose the most suitable fence material? The main popular fence materials on the market are PVC vinyl fence and WPC fencing . If you don’t know how to choose, here we will analyze the characteristics of PVC fence and WPC fencing from several aspects so that you can choose the most suitable fence.
1. Material Composition
– PVC vinyl fence: The main material is polyvinyl chloride, which is a plastic material. Different additives such as stabilizers, lubricants, colorants, etc. can be added to this material during the production process to improve its performance according to needs.
– WPC Fencing: It is mainly composed of polyvinyl chloride and wood powder and is a wood-plastic composite material. The content of wood powder is usually between 30%-70%, and the specific proportion will vary according to the performance requirements and production process of the product.
2. Physical Properties
– Strength:
– PVC vinyl fence: It has a certain strength, but its rigidity is relatively not as good as that of metal fences. However, by adding steel bars and other reinforcing structures inside, its overall strength can be improved to meet general use needs.
– WPC Fencing: Due to the addition of wood powder, its strength has been enhanced to a certain extent, and it has good toughness and can withstand certain external impacts without breaking easily.
– Durability:
– PVC vinyl fence: It has good corrosion resistance, can resist the erosion of acid, alkali and other chemical substances, and is not easy to rust. When used outdoors, it can withstand the test of various bad weather, such as sun, rain, wind, etc., and has a long service life, generally up to 15-30 years.
– WPC Fencing: It has the advantages of both plastic and wood, has good waterproof, moisture-proof, and insect-proof properties, and is not easy to rot or mold. At the same time, its UV resistance is also strong, and the color can remain stable for a long time, and the service life is usually around 10-25 years.
– Weight:
– PVC vinyl fence: It is relatively light and easy to carry and install. During the installation process, no large mechanical equipment is required, and the installation can be completed manually, reducing the construction cost.
– WPC Fencing: Because it contains wood powder, its weight is relatively heavy, but it is still lighter than traditional solid wood fences. During installation, it is necessary to consider the requirements of its weight on the installation foundation to ensure the firmness of the installation.
3. Appearance Features
– Color:
– PVC vinyl fence: The color selection is relatively rich and can be customized according to customer needs. Common colors include white, Gray, Adobe, Black etc. In addition, its color stability is good and not easy to fade.
– WPC Fencing: The color is relatively natural, close to the color of wood, such as brown, wood color, etc., giving people a feeling closer to nature. At the same time, the color can also be adjusted by adding pigments.
– Texture:
– PVC vinyl fence: The surface texture is relatively simple, usually a smooth plane or with simple grain, lacking the natural texture and texture of wood.
– WPC Fencing: It has a texture and texture similar to wood, which can better integrate with the surrounding environment and create a natural and warm atmosphere.
4. Environmental Performance
– PVC vinyl fence: In the production process, some environmental pollution may be generated, such as exhaust gas, wastewater and other emissions. In addition, abandoned PVC fences are difficult to degrade in the natural environment, which may have a certain impact on the environment. However, some high-quality PVC fence products will use environmentally friendly production processes and materials to reduce pollution to the environment.
– WPC Fencing: Due to the use of recycled plastics and wood powder and other materials, it has good environmental performance. In the production process, it can reduce the felling of wood and protect forest resources. At the same time, the discarded WPC fence can be recycled and reused, reducing the pressure on the environment.
5. Price Cost
– PVC vinyl fence: The production process is relatively simple and the cost of raw materials is low, so the price is relatively cheap. In the market, the price of PVC fences usually ranges from tens of yuan to hundreds of yuan per square meter.
– WPC Fencing: The production process is relatively complicated, and multiple processes such as mixing and extrusion of plastics and wood powder are required, and the quality requirements of raw materials are high, so the price is relatively expensive. Generally speaking, the price of WPC fences ranges from hundreds of yuan to thousands of yuan per square meter.
6. Installation and Maintenance
– Installation:
– PVC vinyl fence: The installation is relatively simple, usually adopting a socket-type connection structure, equipped with special connection components, the installer only needs to connect according to the corresponding connection method, and the installation efficiency is high.
– WPC Fencing: The installation is relatively complicated, and the installation foundation needs to be processed to ensure its firmness. At the same time, due to its heavy weight, some auxiliary tools and equipment are required during the installation process.
– Maintenance:
– PVC vinyl fence: The maintenance is simple, generally no special maintenance is required, and only regular cleaning is required to keep its appearance clean. If scratches and other damages appear on the surface, simple repairs can be made using tools such as sandpaper.
– WPC Fencing: The maintenance cost is relatively low, but it is necessary to avoid long-term exposure to sunlight to avoid affecting its color and performance. If there are stains and other problems on the surface, it can be cleaned with clean water and detergent.
