Sealants in construction - Articles - Page 39 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Worldwide Decorative Laminates Demand to Reach $40 Billion by 2018

December 3, 2014

Global demand for decorative laminates is expected to rise 5.6% per year to 10.7 billion sq m in 2018.

DOW BUILDING SOLUTIONS: Flashing Sealant

November 25, 2014

An alternative to flashing tape, the elastomeric spray reportedly forms a tight, seamless barrier along the rough openings of windows and doors.

Housing Markets Inching Toward Full Recovery

November 14, 2014

Markets in 59 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2014.

Ask Dr. Dave: What are the best adhesives and sealants for construction these days?

Adhesives and sealants for the construction industry have changed dramatically over the last 20 years or so.

November 1, 2014

Dave Dunn's November 2014 column.

A Sealant Solution

Vinyl acetate ethylene binders provide a cost-effective option for sealant applications without compromising formulation quality.

Rick Miner

November 1, 2014

While most consumers might not be able to visually differentiate between one caulk or sealant and another, product formulators and chemists understand the tremendous diversity between products.

CE Marking Compliance: Risks and Rewards for Sealant Manufacturers

Sealant manufacturers should be aware of the new harmonized European Standard for the construction industry.

Paula Fountain

November 1, 2014

The construction industry’s new harmonized European Standard (hEN) has brought conformity to any product declaration or performance claim, and allows free movement of materials throughout the European Union member states.

Global Market for Energy-Efficient Construction Technologies to Reach $60.2 Billion in 2019

October 27, 2014

The global market for energy-efficient technologies in commercial buildings is expected to grow to more than $60.2 billion by 2019.

Builder Confidence Hits Highest Level Since November 2005

October 22, 2014

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose for a fourth consecutive month in September to a level of 59 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).