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Plastic is the generic name for a family of synthetic materials derived from petrochemicals. It is often product of two or more components. There are many families of plastics and polymers being used in construction industry. Examples of plastics used in building are:

in building materials. Some of these properties are:

Merits [ edit ]

Plastics are strong yet lightweight, and so they are easy to transport & manoeuvre.

They are durable, knock-and scratch resistant with excellent weatherability.

They do not rot or corrode.

Plastics are easy to install; many have a snap-fit kind of jointing procedures.

Plastics offer limitless possibilities in design achieved by extrusion, bending, moulding etc.

They can be given any range of colours by adding pigments.

The plastics are low conductors of heat and thus are used as insulation materials in green building concepts.

The plastics products can achieve tight seals.

Plastic doesn't break easily

They can be sawn and nailed employing standard carpentry tools and skills.

They can be easily removed and recycled.

They are poor conductors of electricity.

Disadvantages and limitations [ edit ]

Plastics may be degraded under the action of direct sunlight which reduces their mechanical strength.

Many plastics are flammable unless treated.

High embodied energy content

Low modulus of elasticity: makes them unsuitable for load-bearing applications.

Thermoplastics are subject to creep and soften at moderate temperatures.

Thermal expansion for most plastics is high: adequate thermal movement has to be allowed in detailing. Many types of plastics are not biodegradable thus cause pollution when they accumulate.

Products [ edit ]

Some of the examples below are Products of Plastics in the Construction industry:

Pipes : Electrical Conduits, Rain Water & Sewage pipes, Plumbing, Gas Distributions.

Cables : PVC Insulation on cables, Insulation Tapes .

Floorings : Flooring tiles & Rolls .

Domes / sky lights : Opaque as well as transparent.

Roofing : Coloured or Double skinned for insulation.

Windows & doors : Extruded sections for Door and windows and panels.

Storage tanks : Storage tanks.

Hardware accessories : Washers, Nut bolts, Sleeves, Anchoring wires.

Temporary structures: Guard cabins, tents

Insulation materials: PVC sheets, insulating membranes.

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How do you secure plastic shed to plastic base?

J-Pins Or Metal Fixings To secure your shed, simply find the holes on the sheds inner lip and ensure the gap is lined up with a gap in the base you have installed. Once it has been lined up, simply put the pin through the hole and push down until the top of the pin is flush with the shed.

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The second method in our blog is to use U-Pins or J-Pins. For this method you do not need to use the pins until after the entire installation is complete. To secure your shed, simply find the holes on the sheds inner lip and ensure the gap is lined up with a gap in the base you have installed. Once it has been lined up, simply put the pin through the hole and push down until the top of the pin is flush with the shed. Again repeat until all of the holes on the inside of the shed have been filled and your shed will be secure against wind and other forces.

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