Category: Composites
Can Composites Replace Steel in Everyday Design and Infrastructure?
As architects, engineers and manufacturers explore materials that cut weight, reduce upkeep and expand design freedom, composite materials are drawing renewed attention. Composites are being adopted in settings ranging from transportation and construction to electrical systems, and industry observers say the shift is driven by a set of properties that contrast sharply with those of…
Are Composite Building Materials Changing Home Construction and Everyday Living?
Composite building materials are increasingly appearing on construction sites, in design studios and in homeowners’ renovation plans, promising a combination of resilience, flexibility and environmental benefits. Once the province of specialized industrial projects, composites are drawing attention in residential markets for their resistance to decay and pests, their ability to take on unusual shapes and…
Are Waterproof Composite Boards Transforming Waterfront Construction?
In recent years, a quiet shift has been taking place along coastlines, marinas, and backyard decks: traditional building materials are being complemented—and in many cases replaced—by engineered alternatives designed specifically for wet, salty, and demanding outdoor environments. Waterproof composite boards are at the center of this change. Once a niche solution used sparingly in specialized…