Why Do Many Homeowners Abandon Anticorrosive Wood in Favor of Wood-Plastic decking?

What Distinguishes Wood-Plastic Decking from Anticorrosive Wood Decking?

In the realm of outdoor decoration, wood materials are indispensable. Both plastic and anticorrosive wood decking represent prevalent, eco-friendly choices in modern outdoor decor. Each exhibits robust anticorrosive properties. Recently, the burgeoning popularity of wood-plastic decking has seen many opt for this slightly pricier option over the more affordable anticorrosive wood. However, distinguishing between the two can be challenging. Numerous inquiries from customers prompt the question: What sets WPC decking apart from anticorrosive wood? Which is superior for outdoor use?

As an expert with over a decade in the WPC industry, I elucidate the distinctions between WPC and anticorrosive wood across several dimensions:

1. Materials

Wood-Plastic Composite Materials:

Wood-plastic composite decking comprises plant fibers like wood powder, straw, rice husks, and bamboo powder amalgamated with diverse plastic materials. This blend includes wood phenol compounds from fiberboard production and recycled plastics, mixed with additives and granulated. Extrusion equipment then molds these into boards. Varieties of plastic wood profiles include PE, PS, and PVC-based types, contingent on their plastic components and production processes.

Anticorrosive Wood:

Anticorrosive wood is processed with chemical preservatives, significantly enhancing ordinary wood's resistance to corrosion, moisture, fungi, insects, ants, mold, and water.

2. Environmental Protection

Anticorrosive Wood Decking:

Despite its prevalence in outdoor use, anticorrosive wood's derivation from tree felling and subsequent chemical treatment is not eco-friendly. It squanders resources and poses health risks due to chemical residues. Additionally, rain can wash these chemicals into the environment, causing pollution.

Wood-Plastic Decking:

This new, eco-friendly material repurposes plant fibers like wood powder and straw, minimizing waste. Its surface requires no painting, releasing no harmful substances during use. Discarded WPC can be recycled, conserving resources and supporting low-carbon, economical, and energy-efficient practices.

3. Application Scenarios

WPC Material:

Combining the aesthetic of wood with plastic’s waterproof and anticorrosive properties, WPC serves excellently in outdoor applications from balconies to gardens and pools. Its adaptability extends to harsh environments, courtesy of advanced composite technology.

Anticorrosive Wood:

With a natural wood appearance, anticorrosive wood is ideal for outdoor decoration, projects, landscapes, and structures like flower stands. It’s favored in gardens, guardrails, bridges, swings, and seesaws, beloved by garden designers. Technological advancements have expanded its use to indoor decor as well.

4. Aesthetics and Durability

Anticorrosive Wood decking:

Its natural wood color necessitates periodic repainting to maintain appearance, as it fades and corrodes over time, especially outdoors.

Wood-Plastic Decking:

Resembling traditional wood, WPC can be customized in color to meet modern aesthetic preferences. While prolonged sunlight may cause some fading, WPC does not experience significant mottling, and its color harmonizes over time.

5. Installation and Loss

Anticorrosive Wood Decking:

Available in fixed lengths, anticorrosive wood is solid but less versatile.

Wood-Plastic Decking:

Extruded to precise dimensions as needed, WPC is versatile, easy to saw, drill, and nail, akin to wood. Available in hollow and solid formats, it saves material without compromising performance.

6. Strength

WPC outperforms anticorrosive wood in strength, with 25mm WPC equating to 45mm anticorrosive wood. It adequately supports high-traffic areas like parks.

7. Waterproof and Anticorrosive Properties

WPC decking:

Its composition ensures excellent waterproof and anticorrosive capabilities, resisting expansion and deformation in humid conditions.

Anticorrosive Wood Decking:

Prone to water absorption and damage, it can rot and warp with prolonged exposure to moisture.

8. Cleaning

Anticorrosive Wood Decking:

Susceptible to water accumulation and difficult to clean, especially in fluctuating weather.

**Wood-Plastic decking:**

With a tightly sealed surface, WPC is easy to clean, requiring only a water rinse.

9. Maintenance

WPC decking:

Essentially maintenance-free, even if damaged, its inner material remains unaffected.

Anticorrosive Wood Decking:

Requires regular upkeep and painting to counteract environmental impacts.

10. Service Life

Anticorrosive Wood Decking:

Short-lived due to moisture-induced stress and deformation.

Wood-Plastic Decking:

Boasts a lifespan 8-9 times longer than ordinary wood.

11. Cost Performance

While anticorrosive wood is costly due to its import and processing, it excels in load-bearing applications. Conversely, WPC offers superior elasticity and versatility, making it ideal for various landscaping needs. Despite comparable grades, increasing living standards and refined tastes boost demand for traditional solid wood materials.

Conclusion

Significant differences in material, durability, maintenance, and application scenarios distinguish plastic wood decking from anticorrosive wood decking. Buyers should select based on their specific requirements and intended usage environment. 

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