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When it comes to exterior wall cladding, looks, toughness, and value over time matter a lot. For a long time, PVC cladding has been popular because it is cheap and simple to put up. But now, with more need for good fire safety, protection from sun damage, and eco-friendly options, the second generation co-extruded WPC (Wood Plastic Composite) stands out as the better pick for homes and business buildings. If your job needs more than just cheap start up costs, it is time to look again at old style PVC panels.
The second generation co-extrusion WPC is placed as a step up from regular PVC panels. It gives better color, strength, and feel than traditional PVC cladding. The two layer setup, with a tough Surlyn outer layer and a strong wood plastic core, brings better surface feel, richer color depth, and solid build.
MexyTech's patented design is one of a kind. It fixes setup problems that show up in other products. Their new tongue and groove fastening system spreads stress well during setup. This cuts down on cracking risks, which often happen with traditional WPC cladding.
PVC cladding might beat on price, but it falls short on how it works:
· Low fire resistance.
· Easy to fade and get chalky from UV rays.
· Shape changes with temperature shifts.
This makes PVC less dependable in rough weather or when you want it to look good for years.
Co-extrusion WPC mixes recycled plastics and FSC certified wood fibers. The second generation exterior walls use co-extrusion tech with a Surlyn outer layer. This gives better UV protection, scratch resistance, and water proofing than the first generation. These panels help with reusing materials and cut back on new plastic use a bunch.
PVC is a man made material from oil sources. It is hard to recycle and can harm the environment when made or thrown away. Unlike WPC, it does not help with green building scores.
Co-extruded WPC can help get LEED credits and meet other green building aims. On the flip side, PVC gets more rules against it in eco-friendly building areas, especially where low pollution materials are pushed.
Fire safety is where WPC really shines. Some types, with their fire stopping mixes, reach EN 13501-1 fire rating (B-s3, d0). For jobs with strict fire rules, you can pick MexyTech’s aluminum wood composite systems. Those offer Class A fire ratings.
Standard PVC exterior wall cladding panels usually get a lower rating like D-s2,d0. This limits their use in tall business buildings. It also brings worries about smoke and burning drops.
Second-gen WPC panels hit a grey scale rating of 4.5 in QUV tests. The ASA surface layer gets through 3000 hour QUV aging tests without clear fading. In places with lots of sun, like Southeast Asia or southern Europe, this keeps the look good for longer.
PVC has trouble with long sun exposure. It risks color loss, fading, and surface dust more, which shortens how nice it looks outside.
MexyTech’s co-extruded WPC gives more bump resistance and steady size. Its patented design has thicker edges and soft bevels. These stop shape changes from heat ups and downs. So, it handles both push stress and heat shifts well.
PVC gets soft in heat and brittle in cold. Over time, panels can bend or break, mainly if not given room for heat moves.
WPC panels have pre-drilled patented tongue joint designs. Mexytech wall panels come with pre-drilled holes to fit all kinds of joists. Setup is easy, just screw into the ready spots. This new way makes install quicker with less mistakes and keeps it secure for the long run.
Putting up PVC needs close watch on heat movement space. The material’s softness also raises break chances when screwing or fixing.
Thanks to its shielding Surlyn outer layer, WPC cladding fights moisture well. It stays more stable than regular ASA products. This makes it good for damp areas like Southeast Asia.
While PVC keeps water out naturally, its heat moves often cause seal problems over time. This lets water in and hurts the wall setup.
Factor | PVC Cladding | Co-Extruded WPC |
Initial Cost | Lower | Slightly Higher |
Maintenance | Frequent repainting & repairs | Minimal maintenance |
Replacement Cycle | Shorter lifespan | 15+ years lifespan |
ROI / Property Value | Low moderate | Higher perceived value |
Warranty: 15 year decreasing warranty overseas, 3-year full warranty in China, further enhancing MexyTech’s product value proposition for long term projects.
Natural wood grain textures mixed with choices like 3D embossing, matte finishes, and two tone shades give builders lots of creative room.
In contrast, PVC often has smooth surfaces and not much real look in texture or color richness. It seems fake when you look close.
· When fire safety rules are key (e.g., commercial buildings)
· In spots with strong UV rays
· For nice home fronts where looks count
· Jobs needing 10–15+ years of use without much upkeep
· Temporary builds or tight budget jobs
· Inside or half outdoor spots with little weather hit
· Basic spots where price beats looks or lasting power
Rules around the world push for higher fire levels like B-s3,d0 or even Class A systems. Better fire safety for outer walls is turning into a basic need in building rules. This makes co-extruded WPC a choice that lasts into the future.
Markets move to composites you can recycle that fit green building plans. PVC materials get checked more because of their oil base and throw away effects.
Yes, at first—but it lasts longer and needs less upkeep costs.
Absolutely. Its moisture resistant Surlyn layer makes it ideal for high humidity climates.
Yes, certain models are certified EN 13501-1 B-s3,d0 for fire resistance.
WPC with ASA coating achieves grey scale level 4.5 after 3000 hours of QUV testing; PVC fades significantly earlier.
Up to 15 years under a progressive warranty plan.
