Would you choose a HDPE cage over PVC?
Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2020 1:15 am
Literally the title says it all
Ill leave a few pros and cons about pvc and HDPE
HDPE
PROS
1. Dense material so its really stronger
2. Smooth surface so very easy to clean and does not absorb pee or poop so no foul odors over the years
3. Heat tolerance of 248 degree so no warping for the cage
4. Holds heat and humidity very well
5. Wont rot if water falls on it
Cons
1. Price
PVC
Pros
1. Lightweight
2. Cheap price
3. Holds heat and humidity well
4. Wont rot if water falls on the material
5. Self extinguishing material
Cons
1. Will absorb pee and poop over time so a odor will eventually be present and cannot be removed
2. Many different types of expanded pvc that cage makers use so the denseness and quality is different
3. Tolerates up to 140 degree heat so chance of warping much higher than hdpe
May have missed a few but that is a good list for the materials.
Based of this what material would you use to build your cage with?
I will make a diy soon on building a cage out of HDPE and can make them for others if they become interested.
Ill leave a few pros and cons about pvc and HDPE
HDPE
PROS
1. Dense material so its really stronger
2. Smooth surface so very easy to clean and does not absorb pee or poop so no foul odors over the years
3. Heat tolerance of 248 degree so no warping for the cage
4. Holds heat and humidity very well
5. Wont rot if water falls on it
Cons
1. Price
PVC
Pros
1. Lightweight
2. Cheap price
3. Holds heat and humidity well
4. Wont rot if water falls on the material
5. Self extinguishing material
Cons
1. Will absorb pee and poop over time so a odor will eventually be present and cannot be removed
2. Many different types of expanded pvc that cage makers use so the denseness and quality is different
3. Tolerates up to 140 degree heat so chance of warping much higher than hdpe
May have missed a few but that is a good list for the materials.
Based of this what material would you use to build your cage with?
I will make a diy soon on building a cage out of HDPE and can make them for others if they become interested.