Governments place high emphasis on hygiene where food or food products are made, stored or served. The walls and ceilings of these premises must not permit accumulation of dirt or allow condensation and should have only a minimum of particle shedding.
Traditional wood cladding suffers on all these counts. They tend to accumulate dirt that is difficult to remove. They can get damp from inside out if not outside in. Wood is probably the worst performer in the matter of particle shedding.
Regulators keep an eye on food establishments and can force the closure of the business if it fails to meet the regulatory standards. In the interests of your business, it is important that you comply with all regulations applicable to you.
Food establishments like hotels and restaurants are increasingly opting for hygienic wall claddings made from plastic.
Plastic hygienic wall cladding can meet the tough food industry requirements by providing smooth, easy to clean surfaces that area also easy to disinfect. The smooth surfaces prevent dirt from becoming ingrained, and pressure washing can easily clean any superficial dirt. Plastic does not get damp the way wood does....