As
far as construction materials are concerned, the use of plastic is
fairly recent. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), for instance, was
developed during the 1930s, but only saw widespread use about twenty
years later. That said, this doesn’t mean that HDPE is an unproven
material. Indeed, many construction contractors are starting to favor
this type of plastic for their projects due to various reasons.
One
of them is that HDPE has a very high resistance to bases, acids, and
alcohols. In the commercial world, this means that HDPE is excellent
for storing chemicals, beverages, and different types of solid food.
In the construction industry, this means that HDPE can adapt to
various kinds of paints, lubricants, and oils, making it a very
resilient material.
This
high resistance to different compounds also gives HDPE added
toughness and tensile strength. Another reason why HDPE is favored by
construction contractors is that it is very light and convenient to
use. What’s more, HDPE is actually an eco-friendly material because
it is absolutely recyclable.
However,
builders may want to keep in mind that unlike other materials, HDPE
has a much lower tolerance to temperature extremes. In addition,
glues and adhesives are not recommended for HDPE planks and boards,
partly because of the material’s resistance to chemicals, so
instead they require mechanical bonding techniques, like welding.
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