Escalating Demand for Cast Polymers in Construction Industry in the Residential and Commercial Sectors

Construction industry is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world. From the dawn of man, strength of a civilization has been marked by the structural enhancements predominant in that region. Innovations in this field have led to the advent of much construction based materials that have helped to improve the quality of these structures. Some of the materials that have made its way into the market in the recent past are marble and granite. Both these materials were useful in the way that they provided better resistance and strength when compared to their competitors. But advancements in the field of research saw polymer based materials penetrate into the market. Involvement of chemistry made sure that these materials remained as favorites. Moreover, these materials had superior physical and chemical properties when compared to marble and granite. Cast polymer is one such product that has proved its worth in the construction market. 

Cast polymer contains polymers in their chemical structure that aids in improving the physical strength of the material. The process of molding is employed to further improve the fortifying property of the material. In addition to this, cast polymers are stronger and less brittle when compared to their competitor’s marble and granite. The option of a greener alternative has further widened the market for cast polymers. The use of cast polymers in residential sector is mainly confined to bathroom appliances and other household utilities. The commercial/nonresidential sector includes the use of cast polymer in the construction of schools, hospitals, transportation terminals and other public utilities.

The estimated revenue for cast polymer in residential sector came out be $2.2 bn for the year 2015, while for nonresidential sector it was $3.1 bn for the same year. Both the sectors are expected to show a growth in the future due to the increase in population that demands better standard of living. All these factors collectively conclude the fact that cast polymer market is set for a bright future.