| WPC Board | ||
| 1 | WPC boards are made from a mixture of sawdust, recycled plastic, and thermoplastics, and fibres. | Plywood is made from a thin layer of wood veneer whose layers are rotated at 90 degrees to one another. |
| 2 | WPC Boards are 100% waterproof and do not allow moisture to penetrate it. | Plywood does not have good resistance to moisture as compared to the WPC boards. |
| 3 | WPC boards are fire-resistant, it can be used in fire-prone areas. | Plywoods are not fire-resistant, it will spread fire so that it cannot be used in Fire prone areas. |
| 4 | WPC boards do not corrode and they have high resistance to decay and rot. | Plywoods may undergo the problems of decay and rots. |
| 5 | In the WPC boards, there is a lack of natural feeling and the appearance of the wood. | The plywood is made from natural wood due to which it has a natural wood appearance. |
| 6 | The WPC boards are more expensive as compared to the plywood. | The Plywoods are less expensive as compared to WPC boards. |
| 7 | WPC boards have a higher load-bearing capacity. | Plywood has a less load-bearing capacity as compared to the WPC boards. |
| 8 | WPC Boards do not require any application of paint or laminate on the surface. | In case of plywood, it is very necessary to apply paint or laminate to make its surface smooth. |
| 9 | Wood-plastic boards are more durable and long-lasting as compared to plywood. | The durability of plywood mainly depends on its grade. |
| 10 | WPC boards are eco-friendly materials, no trees are fallen for making WPC boards. | Plywood are not eco-friendly because it is made by cutting trees. |
| 11 | The screw holding capacity of WPC boards is less as compared to plywood. | Plywood has a good screw holding capacity because of the presence of cross-layered veneers. |
| 12 | The cost of WPC Boards ranges between $1.66 to $2.0 per square feet. The cost varies as per the quality of the boards. | The cost of plywood ranges between $1.11 to $1.80 per square feet as per the grade of the plywood. |
| Material | Min Price | Max Price |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic | $1.66 /Square Feet | $2.0/Square Feet |
| Wood | $0.6/Square Feet | $1.8/Square Feet |
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