Executive summary
Introduction and methodology
Scope
Objectives
Methodology
Definitions
Key drivers and trends
Overview of adhesive and sealant businesses
Technology issues and developments
Business and regulatory issues
Hurdles and opportunities
Adhesive and sealant products and technologies
Adhesive and sealant science and technology
Key characteristics of construction adhesive formulations
Key characteristics of construction sealant formulations
Product Forms and their usage
Latex and other water-borne forms
Solvent based formulations
Hot melts
Chemically-reactive formulations
Base polymers and their usage
Acrylic polymers: Latex, solution, reactive polymers
Silicone and silane polymers
Styrene block copolymer, butyl rubber, other synthetic elastomers: Latex and solvent systems
Polyurethane polymers: TPUs, 1-part and 2-part reactive systems
PVA latex
Polyolefins
Polysulfides (sealants)
Asphalt and bituminous substances
Others base polymers for water-borne, solvent, hot melt and reactive formulations
Other ingredients
Construction adhesives and sealants market by application
Residential, commercial and civil construction methods
Characteristics of residential, commercial and civil construction projects
Key functions of construction adhesives
Key functions of construction sealants
Applications of construction adhesives
Residential and commercial flooring
Wood floors
Carpeting
Resilient flooring
Tile – floor, wall, bath / kitchen
Counter top
Structural: framing, subfloor
Roofing, flashing
Interior panelling, millwork, cabinetry
Exterior siding, brick veneer, trim
Glazing, curtain wall
Applications of construction sealants
Windows, doors and other building envelope penetrations
Intersection of solid surfaces – interior and exterior
Expansion and motion control joints
Glazing and curtain wall structures
Bridge, tunnel, roadways, etc.
Construction adhesives and sealants market by region
North America
Western Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
Important industry participants
Adhesive and sealant value chains
Profiles of selected companies