Properties and Uses of Plastics as a Construction Material‌
'Plastic' is a broad name given to a wide range of synthetic ingredients that are on the basis of polymers. The construction industry usages plastic for a wide range of applications because of its adaptability, strength-to-weight ratio, durability, corrosion resistance. Plastic can be produced into forms such as; pipes, cables, coverings, panels, films, sheets and so on; and can be formed or extended to create low density materials; and be disintegrated in solvents or dispersed as emulsions. Some of the main types of plastic that are used in construction include: Acrylic, Composites, Expanded polystyrene, ETFE, Polycarbonate, Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl chloride, PTFE. Some of the main uses of plastic in construction include: Cladding panels, Cables, Pipes and gutters, Windows and doors, Shuttering, Wall linings, Floor covering, Ceiling panels, Roof coverings, Sinks, basins, baths and showers, Worktops, Insulation materials, Membranes.
Development in Construction Plastic Market: The global Construction Plastic Market was valued at USD 72.3 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach a value of USD 125.16 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period, 2019–2026.