What Are the Benefits of Using Corrugated Plastic Sheets for Various Applications?

Corrugated plastic sheets in Canada are a multipurpose material that can be used for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and residential indoor or outdoor applications. Also known as Coroplast (brand name), cor-plastic, corriboard, Polyflute, FlutePlast, Proplex, and a variety of other names, corrugated plastic sheets are incredibly durable and lightweight. These are just two of the main features that make corrugated plastic sheets one of the most commonly used materials across numerous different industries.

Corrugated plastic sheets consist of multiple layers of polypropylene for ultimate durability—two smooth exterior layers (one on each side) and one ribbed layer in the middle. This is why it’s often referred to as twin-wall corrugated plastic. Similar in design to cardboard sheets, twin-wall corrugated plastic sheets are also incredibly lightweight, easy to use and maintain, and versatile when it comes to its many applications.

What Are the Benefits of Corrugated Plastic Sheets?

The list of benefits of corrugated plastic sheets really depends on the type of application for which it’s being used. Theoretically, it could be used for a wide range of applications across multiple industries. Corrugated plastic acts as an excellent structural, practical, and aesthetic replacement for glass in many cases. Common uses include skylight installations, windows, and even greenhouses. 

Here are just a few of the main reasons that corrugated plastic sheets have become increasingly prevalent in various industrial, commercial, and residential projects. 

Durability 

Corrugated plastic sheets are designed to withstand a great deal of exterior and interior elements. Although they’re not meant to last forever, with regular cleaning and maintenance, they can last for decades without showing any signs of wear and tear. Twin-wall corrugated plastic sheets are also scratch-resistant, fire-retardant, and 250 times more durable than glass. They’re also more versatile and can be customized to fit the specific dimensions your project requires.

Affordability

The cost of corrugated plastic sheets varies depending on the size and shape of the sheets. But because it’s so lightweight, corrugated plastic sheets are significantly cheaper to make and ship than glass. It’s also a lot easier to work with and transport. 

Lightweight Material 

In addition to being a lot cheaper and more durable than glass, it’s also a lot lighter to carry and transport from one location to another or for shipping purposes. For that reason, twin-wall corrugated plastic sheets are the preferable option for a variety of custom DIY and construction projects. 

Pliability 

One of the biggest perks of using corrugated twin-wall plastic sheets for things like signage, windows, greenhouses, and even roofing projects is that it’s the perfect combination of flexibility and rigidity. That means it’s flexible enough to be customizable and cut to the shape and size that you need, but it’s also rigid enough to hold its shape for long periods of time. 

Corrugated Plastic Sheets  Distributors in Toronto and the GTA 

Canada Plastics & Belting Inc. is one of the leading plastic sheet distributors in Toronto and the GTA. We offer a wide range of twin-wall corrugated plastic sheets in different colours to suit your structural and aesthetic requirements. Contact us today to learn more or feel free to visit our showroom in Toronto.