So why plastics? Most new composite materials for residential construction are composites. The binder in these composites is some form of plastic, usually a high-density polyethylene, or HDPE.

Today, leading international composite building materials manufacturer, Eva-Last announced its acquisition of Fortress Deck Products, marking the official opening of Eva-Last Americas in Plano, Texas.

This video takes a look at composite materials, materials that are made up from two or more distinct materials. Composites ...

Building materials are major contributors to global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. So scientists have designed a composite decking material that stores more CO2 than is required to manufacture it, ...

A move towards a built environment that centers sustainability and embodied carbon is driving innovation within mass and ...

Not sure whether to choose composite decking or wood? This guide explains the differences, benefits, and drawbacks of both materials for your decking project.

The "Lego-like" construction and analysis method proposed in the study enables fast and accurate virtual testing of composite laminates, leading to optimal designs while saving time and material ...

Recent global fire events have shed light on the significance of local code compliance in high-rise construction. Although the current focus on metal composite materials (MCM) doesn’t adequately ...

Composite materials need the high performance, durability and environmental resistance of FRPs in order to contribute to delivering net zero. However, they are exceptionally challenging to manage at ...

In a recent development in construction materials research, a study published in Engineering by Peizhao Zhou and Peng Feng from Tsinghua University has introduced a new composite ...

Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers have created a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant than standard cement and 19 times more able to ...

Composite Construction: The integration of different materials, such as steel and concrete, to exploit their respective strengths, thereby enhancing overall structural performance and economy.