Some Structure-Property Relations of Polymers as Regards Building and Construction

4 Some Structure-Property Relations of Polymers as Regards Building and Construction 

Plastics materials will not reduce the demand for bricks, mortar and concrete but it is clear that as the construction industry gains confidence in using new materials, their influence is likely to spread. The main uses of plastics materials and their applications in building construction can be summarised as in Table 6.6. 

Roof lights and insulated roof glazing Acrylics, GRP, PC, PVC 

Roofing PVC, PVC (wire), GRP, PC, PVDF, PVDC, (also butyl- EPDM and CSM rubbers) 

GRP Glass reinforced plastic PVDC Poly(vinylidene chloride) CSM Chlorosulfonated polyethylene ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene PUR Polyurethane PIR Polyisocyanurate UF Urea formaldehyde  

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