| Material |
Hard PVC with flame retardant & anti-aging additives |
Multi-layer pine/poplar plywood, film-faced |
Q235 cold-rolled steel plate |
| Weight |
Light, approx. 12–15kg/㎡ |
Medium, approx. 18–25kg/㎡ |
Heavy, approx. 40–50kg/㎡ |
| Reuse Cycles |
30–50 times, recyclable |
3–8 times, easy damage |
30–50 times, long service life |
| Water Absorption & Deformation |
Non-absorbent, no deformation, no cracking |
Water absorption, swelling, deformation, delamination |
Non-absorbent, easy rust
& deformation |
| Corrosion Resistance |
Acid & alkali resistant, anti-mildew |
Rot & insect infestation in wet areas |
Easy rust, regular maintenance required |
| Surface Finish |
Smooth & dense, fair-faced concrete effect |
Fairly smooth with wood grain, plastering needed |
High precision, mirror finish |
| Stripping Difficulty |
Very easy, no release agent needed |
Moderate, release agent required |
Hard, easy sticking,
special release agent needed |
| Fire Resistance |
Class B2 flame retardant, self-extinguishing |
Flammable, non-flame-retardant |
Non-combustible, high temperature resistant |
| Workability |
Sawable, drillable, nailable, easy on-site cutting |
Easy to cut & nail, highly flexible |
Hard to cut, professional equipment needed |
| Initial Cost |
Medium–High |
Low |
High |
| Amortized Cost |
Low ($0.14 - 0.28/time·㎡) |
High ($0.69 - 1.11/time·㎡) |
Medium ($0.42 - 0.56/time·㎡) |
| Environmental & Recycling |
100% recyclable |
Non-recyclable, construction waste |
Recyclable, but low
residual value |
| Application |
Residential, factory, municipal, water conservancy, coastal/humid projects |
Low-rise, small-scale, irregular structures, rural housing |
High-rise, bridge, tunnel, large public buildings,high-precision projects |
