During construction projects, the quality of the finished product is most important to both the contractor and the client. The quality of the finished product will depend on what construction materials you use in the process, and the same goes for the material used in these construction materials.
The same goes for access panels; their quality and functionality will depend on the access panel’s material, so choosing the suitable materials will matter depending on where you will install the access panel. Access panels such as the AHA Recessed Panel Door are excellent doors with many material variations you can choose from.
Materials Available
Here is a list of materials you can choose from for your construction project. A recessed access panel’s function and benefits shall depend on what it contains, so picking the correct type of access panel is crucial, and you must do it carefully to avoid problems.
Plastic
If you require an access panel on a tight budget, then access panels with plastic materials are the right ones for you. Plastic access panels are great doors and user-friendly devices with affordable prices and lightweight features, making them much easier to install and uninstall than other materials.
Since the material is plastic, the access panel is immune to corrosion and fading, perfect for areas with high moisture exposure. One of the attractive benefits of plastic access panels is the aesthetics this material shows, combining durability and simplicity.
These lightweight access panels are great for those just starting with access panels. Plastic access panels are great to use for practice as these are easy to install and remove, need less equipment to install or remove, and are affordable.
Drywall
Access panels with drywall as their material are also budget-friendly for everyone to buy. The drywall material is the factor that makes the access panel flexible, as you can install this to the wall or the ceiling making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing access panels.
Drywall access panels are mostly flushed and are of great use if you are looking for an access panel that you can use for storage in establishments with beautiful interiors, such as hotels, school facilities, government buildings, and public libraries.
Steel
Steel is a common material used in most access panels. The steel material is responsible for an access panel’s extreme heat resistance and makes it durable and long-lasting. This material is perfect when the installed access panels are in places susceptible to fire and high heat levels, such as kitchens.
Along with its strength, steel is resistant to mold and dew, making the access panel reliable for buildings that take bacteria seriously, such as laboratories and hospitals. Steel has two other forms, galvanized and stainless steel, which have the same benefits as steel.
Gypsum
This access material is best for you if you are in green construction. Gypsum access panels mainly consist of recycled materials, making them environmentally friendly and affordable.
Access panels with gypsum materials are lightweight and durable due to the combination of the materials it possesses with the high-quality glass it comes with them. In addition to their durability, these access panels are resistant to fungus and mold, making them reliable in hospitals and laboratories.
Aluminum
Aluminum is a highly versatile access panel material that is thin, lightweight, and strong. It has the same level of corrosion resistance as steel or even more. Because of its extreme corrosion resistance, access panels with aluminum materials are reliable for indoor and outdoor use and in areas prone to water and moisture.
Aluminum is best for areas with moisture but also for places subject to high heat with its superb level of heat resistance, a melting point of 1121 degrees Fahrenheit. Aluminum is by far superior when it comes to high levels of temperature and installation with its lightweight feature.
Final Thoughts
Whether the access panel material is affordable, versatile, environmentally friendly, or famous to users, all will surely provide their benefits and functions. The only thing that will matter is how and where you will install it. Do your research correctly and note what material you need to make your construction project free from errors.