Author Bio – John Andrews was looking for high-quality marine wall panels. John tired of repairing FRP panels for marinas and wanted to switch to a better alternative. He found Duramax and ordered customized PVC wall panels for the marinas. He was delighted with the high-quality customized wall material delivered in just two weeks. John highly recommends Duramax wall panels.
The marinas located extremely close to water bodies make moisture damage a possibility. Covering the walls and ceilings with FRP panels for marinas is of little help. The FRP panels are highly susceptible to moisture damage because of wooden backers. In addition, the FRP material peels off, molds, and rots which is a great cause of concern. Investing in vinyl marine wall panels is a great way to deal with dampness and excess humidity. The vinyl panels are excellent for commercial usage and affordable for the long haul. If you plan to shift from FRP to PVC wall panels, choose 100% virgin vinyl material. Pure vinyl panels can assure you years of problem-free walls and ceilings inside the commercial marine vessel.
Reasons not to choose FRP
It’s suggested not to invest in FRP panels for marinas if you seek a long-term solution. The FRP wall panels are great, but the wooden backers are the main evil of damage. The wooden backers rapidly absorb moisture and damage the wallboard. The backers are the reason for the panel board to delaminate, peel off, rot and mold. Investing in FRP panels will make you spend a fortune on maintenance and repairs. Excessive damage can even call for a replacement and consume your time, energy, and money. The installation of FRP panels is highly time-consuming and laborious. It takes two days to install FRP panels with the help of two skilled laborers and additional materials like backers, rivets, and adhesives. FRP panels have a rough surface and are highly susceptible to staining and fading. The FRP wall panels need repeated repairs and are a recurring expenditure that drains businesses of time and money. Choosing PVC over FRP is a clever financial strategy for the long haul.
Reasons to choose PVC
Have you decided to shift from FRP to PVC marine wall panels? It’s a wise move as PVC is a one-time investment worth your money. Firstly, the vinyl panels do not need additional installation materials or skilled laborers. The DIY PVC panel kits come with a small, user-friendly installation guide to help a novice install the lightweight panels. PVC panels have studs and hidden fasteners for a seamless installation. No wooden backers and adhesives are required to install PVC, ensuring that the panels won’t peel off or rot, unlike FRP. Secondly, the PVC panel gets installed within 7 hours with the help of only one worker. You can speed up the installation by getting 2 people to do the job in less than 3 hours. Lastly, PVC installation is the cheapest, fastest, and lasts the longest. Once installed, the vinyl panels don’t need repainting, repairing, or replacing for as long as 40 years. PVC panels last for a lifetime and are highly recyclable. The smooth PVC panels never stain, mold, rot, fade, or rust. Choose PVC wall panels for FRP to save both money and time.
Final Verdict – Choose a durable and cost-effective wall covering
Installing the durable PVC panels and not FRP saves 50% on labor costs and 40% on material expenditure. In addition, the vinyl panels are now more affordable, coming directly from the Duramax factory in 2 weeks customized at affordable rates. Book a free consultation today. Request a no-obligation quotation.
