Epoxies in Building and Construction

Epoxies in Building and Construction

 Epoxy is a term used to denote both the basic components and the cured end products of
epoxy resins, as well as a colloquial name for the epoxide functional group.
 Epoxies are thermoset plastics made by the reaction of two or more industrial chemical
compounds.
 Epoxy resins are characterized by epoxy equivalent (EEVV)/epoxy value, hydrolysable
chlorine content, total chlorine content, viscosity/softening point, volatile content, colour,
clarity, hydroxyl value, ioniciron, sodium and chlorine contents.
Properties of Epoxies
Epoxy materials owe physical properties such as : -
 Versatility is good
 Highly resistant to chemical attack and wear.
 Durability
 Excellent adhesion
 High tensile and compressive strength.
 Thermal coefficient greater than concrete.
 Toughness – its strength and Moduli vary with temperature and formulation.
 High electrical resistance
 Strong durability at both low and high temperatures, and
 They offer ease while pouring on cast without forming any bubbles,
Due to these properties epoxy resins are becoming an integral part of
various commercial and industrial sectors.
 Epoxies applications
Epoxy resin are a class of thermoset materials used extensively in structural and specially
composite applications because they offer a unique combination of properties that are
unattainable with other thermoset resins. The main applications of epoxy materials are as
 Adhesive (old concrete to new concrete,welding cracked concrete,bonding diverse materials)
 Patching voids
 Durable overlays and coatings.
Epoxies uses
 Epoxy resins are used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, paints, coatings, primers
and sealers, flooring and other products and materials that are used in building and
construction applications.
 Epoxy based solution coatings are used in maintenance and product finishes,marine
finishes, masonry finishes, structure steel coatings and tank coatings, air craft
finishes,appliance primers,automotive primers,car and drum linings, furniture finishes and
collapsible tube coatings.
 They are used for concrete floor paints,gym and floor
varnishes,spar varnishes etc. Epoxy resins provide durable,
high-gloss outdoor coatings, as well as sealers for concrete
floors and other heavy-duty protective coatings used in
industrial settings.
Epoxy Resins are also used in decorative floor applications, as
chemically resistant mortars and floor topping compound.
 The epoxy resins are used as additives for a variety of other
plastic materials, such as vinyl and acrylic resins and natural
and synthetic

 Epoxy resin based coloured joint

mortar used for filling joints in between
tiles or stone

 Epoxy Joint Filler is the Best Bet for Joints

on Concrete Floors
 New technologies are enabling development
of sustainable architectural surfaces and
countertops made from a composite blend of
epoxies, recycled glass, and other commonly
discarded post-consumer materials.

 Epoxy resin used for innovative

Wooden furniture.

 Epoxy is used as expansion joint

filler material.