This is a List of building materials. Many types of Building materials are used in the building and construction industry to create buildings and structures.
Contents
These categories of materials and products are used by architects and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for building projects.
Some building materials like cold rolled steel framing are considered modern methods of construction, over the traditionally slower methods like blockwork and timber. Many building materials have a variety of uses, therefore it is always a good idea to consult the manufacturer to check if a product is best suited to your requirements.
Catalogs
Catalogs distributed by architectural product suppliers are typically organized into these groups.
Industry standards
The Construction Specifications Institute maintains the following industry standards: