I) Recyclable and reusable:

WPCs are environment-friendly. Most of it is made from waste products and recycled materials. The components are wood mass, wood waste, agricultural waste, and waste plastics. Though the wood plastic composite itself is long-lasting and withstands external exposure, the components used to make it are biodegradable like rice husk, cotton, coir, and jute, etc. Using WPC prevents cutting of natural wood and its manufacturing also ensures material usage tending to 100% with no waste production. There are carbon dioxide emissions but they can be controlled and unlike wood, it is free from formaldehyde and melamine emissions.

Wood-plastic composites dont require surface coating, unlike other surfacing materials which save cost, labor and time. Most of the WPC suppliers sell it with the buyback guarantee because 20% of its cost can recovered by reusing it.

II) Multiple Application:

WPC sheets are used as planks and tiles on gardens, exterior claddings, building facades, exterior children sports equipment, etc. It is customizable with desired printing and texture. Its lightweight, durability, ease of application and maintenance makes it preferable over conventional wood.

It is extensively used on terraces and balconies due to its lighter weight. It is free from splintering and warping due to exposure to water. The non-corrosive, antibacterial and durable nature renders its application profound in bathrooms, kitchens, wall claddings, and false ceilings.

III) Retards fire:

The wood plastic composite is not absolutely fire resistant but it hinders it from spreading. Plastics have high calefaction and can melt easily making it a fire hazard. To neutralise this nature of plastic wood is present in the composite. Therefore, increasing the percentage of wood fibre in the wood plastic composite improves the performance against fire.

IV) Similar carpentry as that of wood:

Wood-plastic composite can be cut just like wood. The tools employed for wooden carpentry also apply here. Cutting, nailing, drilling and sand finishing, all operations are possible on WPC just like wood.

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