Bathrooms, washrooms, utility terraces, and coastal buildings expose doors to perpetual moisture, steam, detergents, and aggressive thermal shifts. Choosing the wrong door material leads to swollen frames, delaminating veneers, rot, and frequent replacement expenses.
In this technical material comparison by Rawji Exports (kumar), we benchmark FRP Doors against traditional timber and hollow PVC doors across 10 vital performance metrics.
1. Material Property Comparison Matrix
| Performance Attribute | Solid Teak / Flush Wood | Extruded PVC / UPVC | Composite FRP Doors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | High (Swells, jams in monsoon) | Nil (Waterproof) | Zero (0.01% - 100% Waterproof) |
| Termite & Borer Resistance | Vulnerable (Requires chemical spray) | Immune | 100% Immune (Inorganic Polymer) |
| Screw Holding Capacity | Good initially; degrades with moisture | Poor (Requires internal steel shims) | Exceptional (Embedded reinforcement) |
| Impact Resistance | Moderate to High | Very Low (Cracks on hard impact) | Very High (High Tensile Glass Core) |
| Expected Lifespan | 5 to 10 Years in wet zones | 3 to 7 Years (Becomes brittle with UV) | 25+ Years with Zero Maintenance |
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