The markets for WPC lumber are increasing and new applications are being pursued. Doors and window parts, deck handrails and fencing are alternative markets segments for the WPC trade. The flexibility in WPC characteristics and products performance attributes gives potential for a various new applications. WPC is going to give a tough competition to natural solid wood items as an alternative construction material and is expected to increase significantly in near future because of need of environment friendly and more recyclable products.
WPC – an Introduction
Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) is a moderately new material that has numerous potential applications. These are compositions of thermoplastic polymers and wood particles in certain ratio depending upon application. The wood and thermoplastics are typically compounded above the melting temperature of the thermoplastic polymers and after that further prepared to make several shape and sizes for desired door frames. WPC can be produced in multiple colours with various surface textures and give the freedom to use in multiple applications like Door Frames, Window frames, railings, fences cladding and siding, moulding and furniture etc.
Why WPC?
The worldwide WPC market is poised to grow at an excellent double digit CAGR opportunity during period of 2016 to 2021. Recovering the construction industry and high focus towards use of environment friendly materials are another booster of the global WPC market. Hence India is on the same path of growth in WPC market, and increasing acceptance in building construction as well as furniture industry widening the road for WPC. But major driver for the WPC is its superior Physical and mechanical properties which makes more compatible product over any other traditional product in segments.
Major WPC door frames demands drivers:
♦ Growing demand for building and construction applications.
♦ Increasing demand for recyclable materials in construction industry.
♦ Environmental concern.
♦ Ban on the use of arsenic toxins, chromium, and toxins copper.
♦ Increasing health and hazards awareness.
Major application Advantage:
♦ Strong and durable: WPC has major advantage over natural wood is longer life. Many brands like Centuryply are offering 20 years warranty of its WPC door frames.
♦ 100% Termites & borer proof: Termites and Borers are the major enemies of door frames, and WPC get ride ahead of them and ensure long life of door frames.
♦ 100% Waterproof: Provide dimensional stability and ensure durability.
♦ 100% recyclable: Environment friendly characteristics of WPC ensure clean. environment.
♦ Using one WPC door frames is equivalent to saving ten trees.
♦ Swelling Proof: Save from weather’s moisture impact.
♦ Bend and wrap resistant: Provides dimensional stability and durability.
♦ Slam proof: Safe during even product abuse.
♦ Faster installation: One of the major advantages to save installation cost and labour.
♦ Bacteria and fungus proof: Provide hygiene and healthy environment.
♦ Fading Resistance: Provides colour for longer duration.
♦ Distortion Resistance: Provides dimensional stability ensure durability.
♦ Great adaptability: Gives freedom to use in multiple application in multiple weather conditions.
♦ Various finish: Freedom to use in several finish as per requirement.
The door frame of WPC has gained popularity and plenty of faiths of customers, Architects and builders those who have experienced its benefit. The leading brands like Centuryply and other dozens of companies are offering WPC door frames in various sizes, colour and quality to give freedom to use and accommodate cost as per requirements.