Polymers, plastics, and composite materials are virtually everywhere in building construction. From wiring and plumbing fixtures to wall panels, siding, roofing, and decking, polymers provide versatile and durable construction materials.
Recent building fires have renewed attention on fire safety in modern construction. See how borate flame retardants improve fire performance in wood products used across residential and commercial buildings.
See how boron can be used in cement mixtures for specialized needs ranging from greater setting control to sulfate resistance to nuclear shielding.
Housing is one of the fundamental needs for people everywhere. As the world’s population grows, we need more housing with a greater variety of options. This demand presents challenges not only for the pace of building but also for building materials.
Cellulose insulation helps construction companies lower both their embodied and operational carbon footprint. See how refined borates improve the safety and durability of cellulose insulation.
Higher shipping costs are straining the bottom lines of construction companies. Discover how boric acid can lower shipping costs by reducing gypsum board weight. All without compromising strength, safety, and quality.
Treating cellulose insulation with borates ensures excellent fire-retardant performance. Learn how borates became widely adopted and why finding the right product, concentration, and partner matters.
The wood and timber industries rely on borates for environmentally safe options for wood protection. Learn how borates protect, preserve, and extend the life of wood in a wide range of applications.
Firebrake ZB provides multifunctional benefits in a wide variety of solvent-based and aqueous fire-retardant coatings, including epoxies, vinyl chlorides, acrylics, and urethanes coatings.
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) is increasingly viewed as a viable, sustainable alternative to steel and concrete in construction. U.S. Borax is helping researchers improve CLT’s resistance to fire, moisture, and insect damage to meet international building codes.