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List of Building Materials

Building materials used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures. These categories of materials and products are used by American architects and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for building projects. Catalogs distributed by architectural product suppliers are typically organized into these groups.

Compressed Earth Block Mud Brick Rammed Earth
Concrete

Conveying systems

  • Elevator "lift"
  • Escalator
Composites
Thermal protection
Moisture protection

Doors

  • Stile and rail, raised panel, wood clad
  • Access, sliding glass doors, tambor
  • Folding doors, garage door, storefront
  • Door hardware
Electrical systems and equipment

Finishes

  • Plaster & gypsum board
  • Cement render
  • Ceramic tile, quarry tile, pavers, mosaic
  • Acoustic ceiling, coffered ceiling
  • Flooring - wide plank, terrazzo, carpet
  • Wall covering, wallpaper, acoustic
  • Paint, wood stain, faux finishing
  • Staff
Fire suppression equipment
Furnishings
HVAC (Heating, ventilation and air conditioning)

Masonry, mortar (masonry), grout

  • Adobe, brick, glass brick, terra cotta
  • Cinder block or concrete block
  • Stone dry stacked or mortar set

Metals

  • Structural steel: I-beam & column
  • Wire rope and cables
  • Metal joist, decking, framing, trusses
  • Metal fabrications
    1. Stairway, ladder, railing, grating
  • Decorative metal
"Openings" include Doors & Windows
Plastics
Plumbing fixtures and equipment
Building safety
Security systems
Specialties
Telecommunications equipment
Wood, carpentry
Windows
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