🐛 Why is PVC Interior Termite Proof ?

PVC interiors are termite proof because termites cannot eat or digest plastic—and PVC is a synthetic plastic material, not organic like wood or MDF.

🔍 Here’s why:

1. Non-Organic Material

• Termites feed on cellulose, which is found in natural materials like:

  • Wood

  • Plywood

  • MDF or particleboard

• PVC is 100% synthetic and contains no cellulose, so termites have no interest in it.
  
  

2. Chemical Composition

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is made of chlorine and carbon, not plant-based compounds.

• It has no nutritional value for insects, so it’s naturally pest-resistant.

3. Closed Structure

• PVC boards and panels are solid or closed-cell, so there are no crevices or pores for termites to hide or burrow into.

• Even foamed PVC is sealed and uniform, making it an unfriendly environment for pests.
  
  

4. Long-Term Protection Without Chemicals

• Unlike wood, which may need chemical treatments or pest control maintenance, PVC is permanently termite-proof from the inside out.

• That means lower maintenance and no risk of pest damage over time.
  
  

✅ Summary:

PVC interiors are termite proof because they:

• Are non-organic and contain no cellulose

• Are not digestible or edible to termites

• Have a dense, sealed structure

• Don’t require chemical pest treatments
  
  

This makes PVC a great choice for areas prone to termite infestations, especially in tropical or humid regions.

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