Thermoplastic shares in the building market

Let us quote some application examples for some thermoplastics. These examples may be commercialized, in development, potential or related to very specific uses. The designer must verify the possibility to use the quoted thermoplastic family for their specific problem and test the right grade in the real conditions of service life. 

Multilayer pipes with polyethylene or polypropylene for under-floor heating systems in domestic and commercial buildings, preventing oxygen from dissolving in the hot water and avoiding metal corrosion of other parts in the heating device. .. 

Coated fabrics extrusion of coated scrim for tarpaulins. .. 

47% of the PVC total is consumed by pipes fittings for potable water, sewers, irrigation, drain, rainwater, soil and waste systems, venting, ducting, fire sprinkler piping, chemical and food processing. .. 

Monolayer tubes, corrugated or multilayer pipes, spiral wound, small or large diameter... Siding consumes 15% of the PVC tot, with gutters, downspouts, boardings... Windows and doors consume 4% of the PVC total in shutters, architectural glazing systems, conservatory devices. .. 

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Figure 2.23. (a) Plastic shares in the building market (b) thermoplastic shares in the building market... 

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