Ceramic Tiles Production in Europe Witnesses Adoption of Decarbonisation In Order To Meet European Union Targets for Carbon Emission

 

Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic tiles are very popular building and construction materials nowadays. They are highly durable and require little maintenance. Their aesthetic appeal and versatility make them ideal for most building applications. They can be used on walls, floors and roofs to create different textures and patterns for aesthetic appeal. These tiles are also versatile because they can be cut into different shapes, sizes, and colors.

Ceramic tiles are very thin rigid objects, usually rectangular or square in shape. A tile is simply a made-up piece of durable material like porcelain, slate, stone, wood, or metal, usually used for covering floors, roofs, walls or other solid surfaces like tabletops. Ceramic tiles are made to withstand heavy weights and resist damage from water absorption and temperature change. These tiles can be used to make a number of things, from roofing to wall covering to furniture coverings.

Clay, sand, and glass are used in manufacturing of ceramic tiles, which makes them environmentally friendly. These tiles can also be made from recycled materials. These tiles are known to offer energy efficiency by maintaining low temperatures during summer. These tiles also offer insulation during winter. In the U.S., growing number of housing units is expected to boost demand for ceramic tiles. For instance, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, in February 2020, there were 1,464,000, building permits, 1,599,000 housing starts, and 1,316,000, housing completions in the U.S.

Production of ceramic tiles contributes to carbon emission, which has prompted companies to decarbonise the industry. For instance, in February 2021, Iberdrola, Spain-based multinational electric utility company, partnered with Porcelanosa, a ceramic tiles producer, to drive the decarbonisation of ceramic production in order to meet European Union targets for carbon emission.

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