WPC/PVC door & window frames which are popularly known as Chaukhat, have been emerging as fastest growing panel products because of its waterproof, termite-proof and eco-friendly features. With increasing prices of imported timber and high cost of installation and finishing of wood based Chaukhat, PVC Chaukhat has an advantage over for users.
With increasing demand from different projects (government & private), the Chaukhat manufacturing industry has seen the fastest growth in the last 4 years, and presently there are approx 100 manufacturing establishments in different states in the India market, which dedicate its entire capacity for door and window frame manufacturing.
With its waterproof, termite proof, fire retardant, distortion resistant, it has great adaptability to outdoor conditions. “WPC frames are an assured game-changer, which has transformed the fate of door frames. This alternate product emerges as the most appreciated one in recent years. Moreover, it is a lifetime substitute for wooden timber Chaukhat”, says Mr Deepankar Garg, Director, Alstone WPC.
WPC Frames are suitable for bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, offices, villas, hospitals, schools. These combine the advantages of timber and plastic in one, along with reducing the need for repetitive and wasteful maintenance. It is available in good size, anti-insect, works against rot and crack, high strength, Natural wood looking and feel, low flame spread, fire protection level up to B1 grade, good performance on nail-holding ability and processing.
Users say that with many advantages over wooden frames, it is high time to maintain its quality feature for future growth. They fear that there number of small and unorganised companies have entered into this segment, and they do not follow the quality parameters