When it comes to temporary floor protection, there are a few products available, but one of the very best materials is certainly Correx, a versatile, flexible, and easy to use protection product that will get the job done right. It’s become the preferred floor protection product for those in the building, renovation, and construction industries, taking the place of traditional plywood protection. What makes Correx a more useful solution than plywood floor protection? Read on to find out the benefits of Correx.
What is Correx?
Correx is a corrugated plastic that is mainly used as a protection solution during a construction job, home removal or renovation. Correx protection boards are tough, durable, and impact-resistant, which means they are perfect for protecting floors from damage. Correx is made from polypropylene and in its essence is a plastic-like cardboard in the form of a twin-walled plastic sheet.
What advantages does Correx have over plywood?
It’s easier to manoeuvre
While plywood and hardwood boards are difficult to move around and cumbersome to use, Correx is extremely lightweight, making it easy to manoeuvre around the worksite. Correx is a much more practical solution to utilise as a protection material as a result, being super quick to install. Further still, once you are done, you can just pick up your Correx floor protection boards and move them to a different area or on to the next job.
It's more versatile
Another advantage that Correx has over plywood is that it’s more versatile – an important factor to consider when looking for a protection solution. Correx is easy to cut, shape, and fit to whatever surface, room, or space you have to work with. You want a product that you can easily adapt to the situation in front of you, not something that will add limitations. This flexible card is not only more versatile than plywood and easier to utilise, but it provides the protection you need without any sacrifices. What more could you want?
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It’s waterproof
Correx is 100% waterproof, making for another area where it is a superior product to plywood and hardwood floor protection products. Being completely impervious to water and to most mineral and organic acids, as well as oils, greases and alcohols, you will have peace of mind knowing that the floor you are meant to be protecting is completely safe. Spills are a common occurrence on a building, construction or renovation site, so having that confidence in your protection solution is important. Beyond providing valuable protection from paint, drinks, glue, and cleaning chemicals, Correx can also withstand dampness from foot traffic when it’s been raining, making it a great product to use outside or in hallways.
It's fire retardant
Another benefit of Correx is that it can be made fire retardant, certified to LPS1207. Plywood can be made somewhat fire resistant but it’s still a wood-based product and you will have to make sure that your plywood has been infused with fire-retardant properties. Plywood can catch on fire and while it will not burn it will char. So, when combined with Correx’s other benefits, the material is a winner in this category too.
Fire safety is so important on any construction job and the proper regulations should be met to ensure everyone’s safety. This is where the Joint Fire Code comes in. You can read more about the code in our helpful guide: What is the joint fire code and what does it mean?
It’s more cost-effective
One of Correx’s greatest strengths is the fact that is reusable and easy to transfer to a different job or area of the worksite. This makes Correx a very cost-effective protection solution to consider. The fact that it’s waterproof, only adds further to its value, as you don’t have to dispose of it due to a spill or rain. Why waste money on restocking an inferior product? Correx is also easy to manufacture, which saves on the cost to the consumer, and can be delivered in pallet quantities for further bang for your buck.
It's fully recyclable
Another great advantage that Correx has over plywood is that it’s fully recyclable and reusable. Doing our part to protect the environment is so important and with building sites creating so much waste there is a great opportunity for the industry to make a positive difference. Sadly, plywood is often sent to a landfill site because of its toxic formaldehyde content, and the fact it has to be separated from other wood. Plywood also rots after a while, making it unsuitable as a reusable protection material. Correx on the other hand is easy to recycle and is also reusable for a long period of time. With Correx you can simply stock up and keep using the same materials over and over again, protecting your surfaces and helping the environment.
The benefits of Correx vs plywood
- It’s easier to manoeuvre
- It’s more versatile
- It’s waterproof
- It’s fire retardant
- It’s more cost-effective
- It’s fully recyclable
Correx is an incredibly versatile material and can be utilised as a great protection solution for all sorts of surfaces and situations.
Here at Proguard, we have a wide range of Correx floor protection products, depending on your preferences and requirements. Browse our floor protection products and search for Correx to find the product for you.
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