Breathable Membrane Construction Market

Breathable Membranes for Construction Market Insights

The global breathable membrane for the construction market is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to factors such as cost-effective nature of the product along with its superior UV resistant properties which are anticipated to make it better than asphaltic papers and non-breathable membranes. The industry is also anticipated to be influenced by rising government inclination towards minimizing energy consumption.

Along with this, the adjustable and multi-purpose nature of breathable membranes is also anticipated to be one of the major factors influencing growth. Rising consciousness towards safeguarding building materials is also likely to have a positive influence on the overall industry.

However, the fluctuating price of raw materials along with growing demand for timber frame construction over steel and concrete are projected to hinder the growth of the industry.

Breathable Membranes for Construction Market: Type Insights

Based on the type, the market is segmented into polyethylene and polypropylene among others. The polyethylene segment held the largest share of the breathable membranes for the construction market in 2016. The benefits associated with the product such as light-weightiness, water resistance and resistance to prolonged UV radiation among others are anticipated to stimulate the demand over the coming years.

The market for polypropylene is expected to grow at a significant CAGR over the forecast period owing to factors such as high tear resistance, better moisture diffusion, superior moisture vapor transmission rate and protection from fungus and mold among others.

Breathable Membranes for Construction Market: Application Insights

The global breathable membrane for the construction market is segmented into pitched roof and walls, based on application. The pitched roof segment is projected to hold the largest share of the industry in the forecast period. This can be attributed to growing timber frame construction with pitched roof across the world. Moreover, rising awareness towards safeguarding building materials is also expected to propel industrial growth.

Breathable Membranes for Construction Market: Regional Insights

Europe is expected to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The regional growth is attributed to rising population coupled with increasing demand for residential buildings. The market is further anticipated to be driven by growing demand for membranes with prolonged UV resistance and water resistance. France and Germany are considered as the major revenue contributor of the overall regional market due to their growing demand for inclined rooftops and walls.

Breathable Membranes for Construction Market: End-Use Landscape

The end-use landscape entails a list of current and prospective consumers prevailing across the regions. This section provides company addresses, contact details, products, and regional presence of companies who are purchasing or are likely to purchase breathable membranes over the coming years. Some leading consumers of breathable membranes are Bechtel Corp, Turner Construction, and PCL construction.

Breathable Membranes for Construction Market: Vendor Landscape

The report contains a chapter dedicated to vendors operating in the market, covering raw material manufactures, equipment developers, manufacturers, and distributors. The report provides these insights on a regional level. This section of the report entails contact details, experience, products manufactured/supplied, and geographical presence of companies.

Breathable Membranes for Construction Market Share & Competitor Analysis

Some of the players operating in the global breathable membranes market include GAF Material Corporation, Cosella-Dorken, Soprema, Saint Gobain SA, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Kingspan Group PLC, Klober, Low & Bonar PLC, IKO Industries Ltd and Saint-Gobain SA.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

In April 2018, Jotaro Yoshida announced the first commercially available Djedi: dome tents which are made from a waterproof-breathable Dyneema Composite Fabric. Tents have only one wall between the user and the elements, which requires a breathable membrane to allow moisture to escape.

In September 2015, Urbana de Exteriores, announced the design of SURI (Shelter Unit for Rapid Installation).