Plastic Applications in Building & Construction

Plastic Applications in Building & Construction

ShapesPlastics is North America's leading independent distributor of plastic building materials. As one of the most trustworthy and reliable companies, we are committed to ensuring unrivaled customer experiences and reliability when it comes to providing top-of-the-line construction plastics and PVC building materials. Whether you're a contractor, architect, or DIY enthusiast, our polycarbonate, HDPE, and PVC materials offer superior performance for any building and construction application.

Why Choose Plastic Building Materials?

Our plastic building materials make life easier for homeowners and contractors. They are straightforward to install, require little maintenance, and are designed to last for years. Unlike conventional timber products, our plastic materials do not need sanding, staining, or painting. Our plastic building materials do not warp, peel, or rot, maintaining your property's aesthetics for as long as possible while providing exceptional value and performance.

Construction Applications

Window Manufacturing and Glazing

Are you a window repair, installation expert, or DIY enthusiast? Our polycarbonate plastic can be used to manufacture building windows and glazing panels. Polycarbonate is strong, clear, and lightweight - up to 250 times stronger than glass while weighing 50% less. Polycarbonate windows are generally more burglar-proof than regular glass windows and won't shatter into dangerous shards.

Signage and Commercial Displays

Do you make commercial signs, yard sale signs, political campaign signs, or real estate signs? Our corrugated polypropylene sheets are widely used economic materials that are lightweight and durable. You can use corrugated plastic to make professional signs, bulk containers, and reusable boxes. The material is weather-resistant and maintains vivid colors for years.

Roofing and Structural Applications

Our polycarbonate sheets provide excellent solutions for skylights, canopies, and roofing applications. These materials offer outstanding thermal insulation while allowing natural light transmission. Available in various profiles including multiwall designs for enhanced insulation properties.

Material Performance Benefits

Superior Durability

Our plastic building materials are lightweight yet extremely sturdy. Most importantly, they can easily be cut to size and fitted quickly, saving both installation time and labor costs. The materials resist impacts, weather extremes, and UV degradation for long-lasting performance.

Low Maintenance Requirements

Unlike traditional materials, our building plastics offer fire and moisture resistance with easy installation and cleaning. They provide outstanding thermal insulation, guaranteed UV stability, and built-in color fastness. Our products are non-toxic, easy to work with, and designed to improve the appearance of any environment.

Environmental Benefits

Plastic building materials support sustainable construction practices through their longevity and recyclability. They contribute to energy efficiency through superior insulation properties and reduced maintenance requirements over their service life.

Wide Variety of Building Materials

Structural Plastics

We supply HDPE sheets for structural applications requiring chemical resistance and impact strength. These materials are ideal for marine environments, chemical processing areas, and outdoor applications where traditional materials would degrade.

Glazing and Transparent Materials

Our plexiglass (acrylic) and polycarbonate sheets offer crystal-clear transparency with superior impact resistance. Perfect for safety glazing, protective barriers, and architectural features requiring both strength and optical clarity.

Specialty Applications

From hygienic PVC for medical facilities to UHMW sheets for wear-resistant applications, we stock materials engineered for specific building requirements. Our expanded foam PVC provides lightweight insulation solutions for energy-efficient construction.

We partner with top American brands to stock the exact products our clients need. Our quick quote calculator takes the guesswork out of cost estimation, and our experts are well-versed to advise clients on all types of plastics used in building and construction. Contact us today to discover how our materials can enhance your next construction project.

Key Benefits

  • ✓ Fire and moisture resistant
  • ✓ Easy to install and clean
  • ✓ Outstanding thermal insulation
  • ✓ Guaranteed UV stability
  • ✓ Built-in color fastness
  • ✓ No warping, peeling, or rotting
  • ✓ Cut-to-size fabrication available

Popular Applications

Windows & Glazing: Polycarbonate and acrylic sheets
Roofing & Canopies: Multiwall and corrugated panels
Signage & Displays: Lightweight corrugated materials

Quick Quote Calculator

Easy steps to order cut-to-size plastic sheets.

Why Choose ShapesPlastics?

Ready to Get Started?

Get custom pricing, expert guidance, or browse our full selection of materials.