Plastic templates are energy-saving and environmentally friendly products. They are a new generation product following wooden templates, composite steel templates, bamboo-wood laminated templates, and all-steel large templates. They are essentially a new type of building template designed to replace wooden templates.

Plastic templates vs. wooden templates

The material of plastic templates is PVC. The first point is that PVC is waterproof and flame-retardant, eliminating the issues of deformation and decay encountered with wooden templates when exposed to water. The only difference in usage compared to wooden templates is that no release agent is needed. Due to the smooth and clean surface of plastic templates, they do not attract dust, and wall surfaces do not require secondary plastering, which reduces two additional processes compared to wooden templates. Nailing, sawing, planing, and drilling are the same as with wooden templates, and the specifications are not different. They can also be produced to custom dimensions as per customer requests and can be cut to any size. A significant point is that plastic templates are fully recyclable, even fragments can be reused.

Why is the usage rate of plastic templates still low after several years of development?

            First, the government has only recently begun to focus on green building. The promotion of plastic templates in policies has been weak, and there are no mandatory policies for using green and environmentally friendly building materials. However, at the two sessions in 2016, Premier Li Keqiang pointed out in the government report that the country is actively promoting new urbanization. Many areas are facing demolition and reconstruction, and there is a huge demand for construction materials. Traditional building materials are characterized by large consumption, high energy usage, and serious pollution, which can no longer meet market needs. Therefore, it is necessary to actively promote green buildings and materials, as well as to vigorously develop energy-saving and environmentally friendly industries, which is very favorable for the environmentally friendly and energy-saving plastic templates.

            Second, the quality varies greatly, with many poorly made products. Although national standards were issued in 2013, the technology is still far from mature. To produce high-quality plastic templates, the cost remains high. If manufacturers cut corners on raw materials, it can lead to issues such as thermal expansion and contraction, brittleness in winter, and softness in summer, but these problems may not be visually apparent. Currently, many low-priced plastic templates are appearing in the market, some of which are priced unrealistically low—lower than our production costs. Don't tell me they have a better recipe that reduces costs significantly; when it comes to plastic template formulations, they remain a challenge, with differences in costs across companies not exceeding 2%—and that's a generous estimate. If the price is low, it only indicates one thing: cost-cutting, which inevitably leads to quality issues. With current technology, low prices absolutely imply low quality, and there is no other possibility.

      Third, the acceptance among carpenters and builders is low. Every time a new improved product is introduced, some people will first hesitate and observe the usage effects of other builders. The first adopters are always in the minority. If there isn't a strong push from policy, the number of builders using it will still be limited. Secondly, carpenters earn money based on work progress. They are used to wooden templates, and suddenly switching to other products can be uncomfortable. Initially, they will definitely struggle to adapt, and there may be resistance in usage. There was a serious instance on a job site we worked on where a team of workers went on strike because plastic templates were not used at all. At that time, the project team was quite forceful and directly replaced the carpenter, which ultimately resolved the issue.

Our product positioning: Only produce high-rise quality buildings with standard layers.

Usage of plastic templates at the Zhengzhou Lanbao Bay construction site

Why do so many companies choose to use Linyi plastic templates?

First, we have partnered with hundreds of domestic and international clients, exporting to multiple countries and regions.

Second, our production scale and supply capacity are three times that of our peers.

Third, we can deliver to the customer's job site within three days.

Fourth, we can customize production according to customer requirements.

Fifth, we save 10% more costs compared to our peers.

Linyi plastic templates' quality advantages

      1. Engaged in the plastic chemical industry for thirty years, holding multiple patents, and having developed the third generation of improved plastic templates that has been on the market for two years.

      2. Each batch of plastic templates undergoes a series of tests for elastic modulus, Vicat temperature, impact strength, and nail holding force, and only those that pass will be shipped out.

      3. Strength: Our independently developed plastic template formulation effectively maintains product strength and toughness, reducing the damage rate during violent disassembly by workers. The average usage count is 3-5 times more than that of peers.

      4. Temperature resistance: By using high-temperature resistant plastic additives for modification, the temperature resistance of plastic templates exceeds national standards by 10 degrees.

      5. High extrusion temperature results in a smoother surface and greater hardness of the plastic template.

How plastic templates save 50% of costs

      An earlier case was the Zhengzhou China State Construction Engineering Corporation Seventh Bureau Guanhui International project, where the initial contract budget was over 3 million, based on wooden templates. However, after the floors were capped, only over 1 million was used,resulting in a savings of over 50% from the budget.

      To save costs, the primary requirement is that the product must be reliable. If the product does not meet standards, as long as it does not exceed the budget, one can only hope for the best; don't expect to save costs—just stick with wooden templates.

      Additionally, construction management on site plays a crucial role. Since plastic templates are a new product, some carpenters may not have used them before. Compared to wooden templates, plastic templates may also be heavier, which workers might not like. If they dislike using them, it may lead to resistance, resulting in complaints about the product's quality. We have encountered these issues before, and these complaints sound familiar—when wooden templates were being promoted, similar situations arose. The introduction of new products inevitably involves a transition period, but this trend is irreversible; if the job site continues to use them, they will adapt.

      Another significant issue is waste, which is also related to construction management. Sometimes, some plastic templates can still be used, but workers prefer new boards and refuse to use the old ones, resulting in substantial waste. However, China State Construction's management method works exceptionally well; they let two buildings use plastic templates simultaneously, comparing waste levels between the two sides. If the disparity is significant, it indicates that one side isn’t managing well. This allows for direct inquiries with labor to address the issue. With the comparison, workers will be more cautious, as they will worry about excessive waste. This way, after completing both buildings, cost savings can reach over 50%.

      Many people ask me how many times plastic templates can be recycled. This question is quite difficult to answer because the number of usages is directly related to the construction team. Under normal wear and tear, 30 times is definitely feasible; some can reach 50 times. It all depends on how they are used. If they are mishandled, I cannot guarantee their longevity. Therefore, the premise of 30 times is based on normal wear and tear, not on reckless waste.

      Therefore, to save more than 50% of the budget, the first step is to ensure product reliability, followed by effective management.