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Lower Interest Rates Help Boost March New Home Sales

The median sales price was $302,700, with strong gains in homes sold at lower price points.

May 21, 2019

Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000 units in March 2019 after a slightly revised February report, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.

May 2, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Ask Dr. Dave

Are there adhesives and sealants that expand on curing to fill gaps?

In his May 2019 column, Dr. Dave addresses a question about gap-filling adhesives and sealants.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

This is a good question for two reasons: first, adhesives and sealants often have to fill large irregular gaps and expansion on curing enables them to achieve this; and second, the products usually shrink on curing.

Growing Construction Industry to Drive Polymer Binders Market

The global construction output is projected to grow by 85% to reach $15.5 trillion by 2030.

December 12, 2018

The polymer binders market is estimated to be $24.1 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $35 billion by 2023.

Builder Confidence Drops as Housing Affordability Issues Rise

All of the major HMI indices posted declines in November 2018.

December 6, 2018

Growing affordability concerns resulted in builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes falling eight points to 60 in November on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

State of the U.S. Construction Market

Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S.

October 5, 2018

The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.

MAPEI: Sound-Reduction Membrane

September 14, 2018

Mapesonic RM high-performance acoustic underlayment is designed to reduce the passage of ambient and impact sound transmissions for ceramic tile and stone installations.

Global Hybrid Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

Major market players are reportedly investing in the R&D to develop advanced products which can overcome the shortcomings of the conventional adhesives and sealants.

September 13, 2018

The global hybrid adhesives and sealants market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 6.02% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2023.

Innovative Chemical Products Group Forms Building Solutions Group

This group is comprised of brands formerly represented by the ICP construction and ICP adhesives and sealants businesses.

August 15, 2018

Innovative Chemical Products recently announced the formation of its Building Solutions Group.

Liquid Polysulfide Polymers for Chemical- and Solvent-Resistant Sealants

Liquid polysulfide polymers, the oldest of the specialty elastomers, offer electrical properties, low temperature flexibility, and more.

Volker Burkhardt Ph.D.

August 8, 2018

Liquid polysulfide polymers are the oldest specialty elastomer. They are characterized by solvent and chemical resistance, great electrical properties, low-temperature flexibility, oxygen and ozone resistance, high impermeability to many gases and moisture, good adhesion properties, and flex-crack resistance.