What is the difference between Wood Plastic Composite (WPC), Anti-Corrosive Wood, and Natural Wood?

Differences Between Wood Plastic Composite (WPC), Anti-Corrosive Wood, and Natural Wood:

1. Material Composition

Natural Wood: Made from untreated raw logs, vulnerable to environmental impacts (rot, insect infestation).

Anti-Corrosive Wood: Natural wood treated with chemical preservatives.

WPC: An artificial composite material, fireproof, waterproof, insect-resistant, and colorfast under long-term sun exposure.

2. Texture and Appearance

Natural/Anti-Corrosive Wood: Features natural wood grain but has a single color and is prone to discoloration.

WPC: Simulates wood grain artificially, offering diverse and stable colors with customizable tones.

3. Performance and Maintenance

Natural Wood: Non-corrosive, requires regular maintenance (painting, pest control), and is prone to deformation and cracking.

Anti-Corrosive Wood: Corrosion and insect-resistant but still needs annual wood oil treatment; may fade or crack over time.

WPC: Waterproof, moisture-resistant, insect-proof, maintenance-free, highly weather-resistant, and UV aging-resistant.

 4. Environmental Friendliness

Natural Wood: Relies on non-renewable natural resources.

Anti-Corrosive Wood: Chemical treatment may contain trace harmful substances, difficult to recycle.

WPC: Recyclable and renewable, low-carbon and environmentally friendly.

Advantages of WPC:

1. High Durability: Waterproof, moisture-resistant, insect-proof, corrosion-resistant—ideal for wet environments (outdoors, bathrooms).

2. Low Maintenance: No painting or waxing needed; easy to clean (just rinse with water), with long-term resistance to deformation and cracking.

3. Eco-Friendly & Low-Carbon: Recyclable, reducing deforestation and plastic pollution.

4. Diverse Colors: Customizable wood grain and colors with stable surfaces that rarely fade.

5. Good Fire Resistance: High flame retardant rating (B1 level), self-extinguishing when exposed to fire, enhancing safety.

6. Convenient Construction: Can be nailed and sawed, flexible for installation—suitable for DIY projects or large-scale construction.

Our products comparison with Other WPC Materials:

PS-Based WPC: Made from foamed plastic, poor UV resistance, and significant thermal expansion and contraction. Cold-induced shrinkage causes stress concentration around screws, easily breaking the floor.

PE-Based WPC: Manufactured by hot-pressing plastic particles with wood powder. High water absorption of wood powder alters molecular structure after repeated water absorption-dehydration, leading to aging, brittleness, bulging, and cracking.

Our PVC-Modified WPC: Contains minimal wood powder, drastically reducing water absorption and ensuring structural stability. Special formulas and processes minimize thermal expansion/contraction, offering superior advantages in environmental friendliness, durability, and long-term cost-effectiveness.

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