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2. Plastics in the construction industry - Wikipedia

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   Plastics are very versatile construction materials. The unique properties of plastics allow them to form tight seals, and they are useful as both thermal and electrical insulators. Plastics are strong yet lightweight, so they are easy to transport & maneuver. They are also durable and resistant to bumps and scratches.

3. Hempcrete - Wikipedia

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   Hempcrete is a construction building material that uses hemp shives, aggregate, water, and a type of binder to act as non-bearing walls, insulators, finishing plasters, and blocks. The material has low mechanical properties and low thermal conductivity, making it ideal for insulation material.

4. Foam concrete - Wikipedia

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   Foam concrete is a versatile building material with a simple production method that is relatively inexpensive compared to autoclave aerated concrete. [1] Foam concrete compounds utilising fly ash in the slurry mix is cheaper still, and has less environmental impact.

5. Autoclaved aerated concrete - Wikipedia

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   Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is a lightweight, precast, cellular concrete building material, eco-friendly, [1] suitable for producing concrete-like blocks. It is composed of quartz sand, calcined gypsum, lime, portland cement, water and aluminium powder. [2] [3] AAC products are cured under heat and pressure in an autoclave.

6. Composite material - Wikipedia

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   A composite material (also called a composition material or shortened to composite, which is the common name) is a material which is produced from two or more constituent materials. [1] These constituent materials have notably dissimilar chemical or physical properties and are merged to create a material with properties unlike the individual ...

7. Corrugated plastic - Wikipedia

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   Corrugated plastic is widely used in various industries due to its lightweight, durable, and versatile nature. Some common applications include: Temporary Surface Protection : Corrugated plastic is frequently employed in residential, commercial, and mega yacht settings to protect floors, walls, and other surfaces during new builds, repairs, and ...