Predicting plastics durability
BRANZ has developed a new technique for assessing and predicting the durability of polymers – a useful capability for industry given the widespread use of this material in common building products.
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BRANZ has developed a new technique for assessing and predicting the durability of polymers – a useful capability for industry given the widespread use of this material in common building products.
The durability, performance and deterioration rate of polymers are influenced by their material composition and climatic conditions. Simply put, due to New Zealand’s high ultraviolet (UV) levels, most commercial organic-based polymers used in construction degrade when exposed to the sun.