SR5 Adhesives and the New Zealand building industry (2007)

The variety of adhesives available in the New Zealand building industry has been growing. Correct adhesive selection and knowledge of the pitfalls involved in their use will help to realise their full potential in the building industry.

An overview is given of the adhesives made or used in New Zealand by the building industry. The main uses of these adhesives are given together with some ranking according to the volume of end use. General market trends are included.

The problem areas associated with the use of adhesives in the building industry are identified. Existing research topics are investigated, and this information, together with knowledge of the problem areas, is used to give an idea of the potential research areas for adhesives in the New Zealand building industry.