{"id":1741,"date":"2026-05-18T17:29:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/?p=1741"},"modified":"2026-05-18T17:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:29:32","slug":"pvc%e7%93%a6%e3%80%81%e5%a1%91%e9%92%a2%e7%93%a6%e3%80%81%e5%a1%91%e6%96%99%e7%93%a6%e5%88%b0%e5%ba%95%e8%83%bd%e7%94%a8%e5%a4%9a%e4%b9%85","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/news_xq\/industry-knowledge\/1741.html","title":{"rendered":"How long do PVC tiles, plastic tiles, plastic tiles actually last? A say through the roofing material life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"\">PVC tiles, plastic tiles, plastic tiles in the end can be used how long<\/p>\n<p>First, PVC tile, plastic steel tile, plastic tile: in fact, the same material of the three called<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">On the market, you may hear both\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">PVC Roof Tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u3001<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC or rigid PVC)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u3001<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">plastic tile<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0These three names. In fact, they basically point to the same product - lightweight roof tiles made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as the main raw material through multi-layer co-extrusion technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">PVC Roof Tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0It is the most specialized call, emphasizing the main material;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC or rigid PVC)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0It is a commercial name highlighting the fact that it is close to steel in strength but more resistant to corrosion;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">plastic tile<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0It's the common name, more colloquial.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Throughout this article, we will uniformly use \u201c<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">PVC tiles (plastic tiles\/plastic tiles)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u201d to refer to this category of products. Get the name right so you can more accurately check its real life expectancy data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c4096a1c-548e-4026-a759-2897320bc8dc-1.png\" alt=\"PVC\u74e6\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c4096a1c-548e-4026-a759-2897320bc8dc-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c4096a1c-548e-4026-a759-2897320bc8dc-1-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/c4096a1c-548e-4026-a759-2897320bc8dc-1-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Second, regular high-quality PVC tile (plastic tile \/ plastic tile), how long can I use?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The answer is: under normal use and proper installation conditions, the service life of high-quality PVC tiles, plastic tiles or plastic tiles is generally 15 to 30 years.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">This range is not given arbitrarily, but is based on tracking data from a large number of actual projects such as industrial plants, carports and farms. However, three prerequisites need to be met in order to reach or even exceed 30 years:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The material itself is \u201cASA-PVC composite tile\u201d.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">(instead of single ply PVC tiles);<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Use in environments that are not extremely corrosive or ultra-high UV areas<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\uff1b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Professional installation and regular maintenance<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u3002<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Third, why PVC tile (plastic tile \/ plastic tile) can be corrosion and weather resistance? --Two core competencies<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"\">1. Excellent chemical resistance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">PVC Roof Tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">Natural resistance to acids, alkalis, salts and other chemicals. In corrosive environments such as chemical plants, electroplating workshops, livestock farms, etc.<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC or rigid PVC)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">Even when exposed to weak acids and alkalis for a long period of time, they will not rust or rot. In contrast, metal colored steel tiles will rust through in a few years in this environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"\">2. Superior weather resistance due to multi-layer composite structure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">desirable<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">plastic tile<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">It is never a thin layer of PVC, and regular products are usually made of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">ASA-PVC multilayer coextrusion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\uff1a<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">surface layer<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">ASA Engineering Resin: ASA Engineering Resin is specially designed to resist UV rays and is claimed to be \u201ccolorfast for 10 years\u201d;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">middle-ranking<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Modified PVC to increase toughness;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">demersal<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Corrosion-resistant PVC, exposed to indoor corrosive gases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">This structure allows<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">PVC Roof Tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">It can still work stably for a long period of time under severe weather such as exposure to sunlight, high cold and acid rain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1293 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ASA\u9632\u8150\u74e6-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"PVC\u74e6\u9632\u8150\u8010\u5019\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ASA\u9632\u8150\u74e6-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ASA\u9632\u8150\u74e6-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ASA\u9632\u8150\u74e6-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ASA\u9632\u8150\u74e6-4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ASA\u9632\u8150\u74e6-4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ASA\u9632\u8150\u74e6-4-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Fourth, the three key factors that determine the actual life of PVC tiles\/plastic steel tiles\/plastic tiles<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"\">Factor 1: Usage environment - the first threshold of life expectancy<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table style=\"height: 167px;\" width=\"832\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">environmental factor<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">Impact on PVC tiles (plastic tiles\/plastic tiles)<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"\">suggestion<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">Strong UV (lots of sunshine)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Surface chalking, discoloration, brittleness<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Select ASA-PVC composite tile<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">Extreme temperature difference (-30\u2103~70\u2103)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Cracking due to thermal expansion and contraction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Ensure space for expansion and contraction during installation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">High concentration of chemical corrosion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Some solvents (ketones, esters) will dissolve PVC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Check chemical compatibility first<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">Acid rain + high humidity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Accelerated wear of aged surface layers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Regular cleaning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"\"><br \/>\nFactor 2: Material quality - you get what you pay for!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">as well<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">PVC Roof Tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, prices can range from a dozen dollars to forty or fifty dollars per meter, with wildly varying lifespans:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Ordinary single-layer PVC tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Fade and become brittle in 5 to 10 years, not recommended for permanent construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">APVC Composite Tile<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: The color will lighten in 8 to 15 years, but the structure is still good.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">ASA-PVC Super Weather Resistant Composite Tile<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\uff1a<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">15-30 years<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, with good color retention, is by far the most recommended choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">optional<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC or rigid PVC)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u6216<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">plastic tile<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">Be sure to check whether you are using the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">ASA raw materials<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u3002<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Factor 3: Installation and Maintenance - Determining the Second Half of Lifespan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">terrific<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">PVC Roof Tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, if installed incorrectly, the lifespan may be directly discounted by 50%.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Pitch of purlin<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: It is recommended to control 60cm to 90m, adjusted according to the thickness.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">overlapping joint<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Lap one corrugated in the direction of the prevailing wind and secure it with a special waterproof cap.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">low-temperature construction<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: The material becomes brittle when it is lower than -5\u2103, and violent bending is strictly prohibited.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">routine maintenance<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Clean up leaves and dust buildup once a year; repair breaks as they are found.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_1292\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1292\" class=\"wp-image-1292 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PVC\u74e6-10-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"PVC\u74e6\u6a80\u6761\u5b89\u88c5\u95f4\u8ddd\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PVC\u74e6-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PVC\u74e6-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PVC\u74e6-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PVC\u74e6-10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PVC\u74e6-10-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/PVC\u74e6-10-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"\">Fifth, a table to understand the different PVC tile (plastic tile \/ plastic tile) life comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">typology<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Common Names<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Estimated service life<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Applicable Scenarios<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">Ordinary single-layer PVC tiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Low-grade plastic tiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">8 to 15 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Temporary shed, short-term cover<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">APVC Composite Tile<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Mid-range plastic tiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">10-20 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">General plant, warehouse<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">ASA-PVC composite tiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">High-grade PVC tiles\/plastic tiles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">15-30 years<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Chemical plants, farms, permanent carports<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"\"><br \/>\nSixth, to summarize: want to make PVC tile, plastic steel tile, plastic tile with a longer period of time, remember the three words<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Choose the right material<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Priority\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">ASA-PVC composite tiles<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, don't just buy a single layer product for cheap.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">watch the environment<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Strong UV rays or heavily corroded areas make it more worthwhile to invest in high quality<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC or rigid PVC)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u3002<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Professional installation + regular maintenance<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">terrific<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">plastic tile<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">It also needs to be done right.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Just do the above three things and you head for the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">PVC tiles (plastic tiles\/plastic tiles)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0It is fully capable of guarding the building for 20 or 30 years, making it a truly hassle-free and durable roofing solution.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PVC tile, plastic steel tile, plastic tile in the end how long can I, PVC tile, plastic tile, plastic tile: in fact, the same material of the three calls On the market, you may hear PVC tile, plastic tile, plastic tile the three names. In fact, they basically point to the same product - polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as the main raw material, through the multi-layer co-extruded...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1292,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-knowledge","category-news_xq"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1741","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1741"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1741\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1743,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1741\/revisions\/1743"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdgaoyi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}