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CONSTRUCTION & WATERPROOFING CHEMICALSATERPROOFING CHEMICALS
Fast Facts
Rising awareness about the benefits of using
waterproofing chemicals in construction projects
among architects, engineers, and contractors.
Growing demand for green and sustainable
construction practices that use less water and fewer
resources.
The proliferation of new technologies and products
that offer better performance and sustainability than
traditional waterproofing methods.
The global Concrete Surface Retarders Market is
expected to grow at 5% CAGR from 2022 to 2029. It
is expected to reach above US$76.80 million by 2029
from US$73.4 million in 2020.
The Global Adhesives & Sealants Market is expected to
grow at 4.5% CAGR from 2019 to 2028. It is expected to
reach above US$85 billion by 2028 from US$57 billion
in 2019.
developments such as increased R&D activities, expansion, and reduce reliance on natural resources used in construction projects,
acquisition in the Asia-Pacific region. Improvement in the quality and conserve time, money, and energy during construction and
of construction increases the demand for the waterproofing throughout a building’s lifespan.
chemicals from the end users. As per Persistence Market Research,
the construction chemicals consumption market across India is Due to increasing demand from building owners for construction
expected to reach a value of US$5206 million by 2033. North technologies that help minimize both cost and environmental
India and South India are anticipated to remain key markets in footprint, newer technologies help to prolong the life of assets.
this growth story, owing to the development of major infrastructural Construction chemicals that enable the restoration of roofs
projects. India is expected to account for 6-8% of the global rather than replacement are one such example. Sophisticated
construction chemicals market. The market in India had witnessed technologies, such as infrared scanning, are used to evaluate a
about 7% growth y-o-y in the past few years. The demand for roof and determine if its condition is acceptable (structurally sound
construction chemicals has been rising consistently due to the and no wet insulation, for instance). Infrared roof inspection is a
extensive usage of concrete admixtures, waterproofing, adhesives proven method for detecting trapped moisture problems in flat
& sealants, protective coatings, concrete repair mortars, plaster, roofs. Infrared roof Thermography can prevent equipment down
and asphalt additives. time, production losses and help building owners and property
management companies find roof problems. Due to the high cost
Driving the demand of replacing a damaged roof, thermographic roof inspections
Construction chemicals are of increasing importance to the should be performed whenever a building is purchased, sold or
construction industry because they impart design flexibility through leased.
their ability to modify and enhance the physical and chemicals Moreover, elastomeric coatings also provide great performance
properties of structures, such as compressive strength, durability, and are cost-effective. Elastomeric coatings are fluid-applied
the surface finish, and resistance to adverse climatic and working roofing membranes with elastic properties that allow it to expand
conditions, according to Markets and Markets. Many construction and contract with the substrate. Elongation in roof coatings
chemicals are also designed to improve workability, performance, typically ranges from 300 – 800%. Without good elongation,
and the compatibility of different construction materials, as well as a roof coating is no longer considered an elastomeric. As the
protect construction materials and finished structures. Depending membrane thickness goes up, elongation increases while tensile
on their intended use, construction chemicals enhance the strength decreases. Elongation is important because roofs tend
durability and improve the aesthetics of a building, as well as to expand and contract to allow the coating to move with the
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