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Scott Bader's high performance composites and adhesives have been used by the world’s building industry for over 50 years.
Scott Bader in Building and Construction Across North America
Scott Bader resins, gelcoats and adhesives have been used by the building industry in North America for consistent years. Our materials are typically used to manufacture:
Exterior and interior cladding
Rebar
Pultruded parts
Baths, sinks and shower trays
Doors
Decorative casting
Modular buildings
Fiberglass roofing systems
Our product characteristics
Fire retardant
In North America, fire safety remains a defining requirement for both residential and commercial construction projects. Scott Bader’s composite systems are engineered with fire-retardant chemistries that provide reliable performance in modular buildings, roofing systems, and sanitary ware.
Specifically designed to meet Global FST standards in the building and construction industry
The Global Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) standards integrated into Scott Bader’s product portfolio directly align with the stringent requirements applied in North American construction markets, such as NFPA standards in the U.S. and CAN/ULC certifications in Canada. The Crestafire® range in particular supports critical infrastructure applications, ensuring projects not only meet local building codes but also achieve recognised global certifications.
Flexibility to form into complex shapes
Scott Bader resins enable manufacturers to produce complex, custom geometries that deliver both performance and aesthetic appeal. From intricate façade elements to curved shower trays and lightweight structural reinforcements, our materials support innovation without compromising structural integrity.
Add texture to simulate natural materials
North American architects and developers are focused on delivering finishes that replicate wood, stone, or concrete, while avoiding the associated maintenance and weight. Scott Bader materials can be engineered with surface textures and pigmentation that mimic natural materials, giving designers the freedom to achieve premium aesthetics at a fraction of the cost.
Lightweight with excellent strength-to-weight ratios
Scott Bader composites deliver lightweight construction materials with exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, enabling safer handling on job sites while maintaining structural reliability. Whether for rebar reinforcements, pultruded parts, or cladding systems, our solutions help reduce overall project costs through easier logistics and faster build times.
Durable with impact and weather resistance
Scott Bader resins and gelcoats are proven to provide long-term impact resistance, UV stability, and weather resilience, ensuring that applications like façades, roofing systems, doors, and sanitaryware maintain their structural integrity and surface quality for decades. This durability reduces lifecycle costs and enhances sustainability by extending service life.
Insulation and fire resistance properties
Energy efficiency and safety are dual priorities across North America’s construction landscape, particularly in modular housing and large-scale commercial buildings. Scott Bader materials combine thermal insulation with inherent fire resistance, helping builders meet fire-safety requirements.
Minimal maintenance
Scott Bader’s resins, gelcoats, and adhesives are engineered to deliver low-maintenance performance, resisting fading, cracking, and surface degradation. This is particularly valuable in decorative casting, sanitaryware, roofing, and exterior cladding systems, where reduced maintenance not only saves costs but also enhances sustainability by reducing chemical cleaning or frequent replacement cycles.
Key building & construction product ranges
Crestafire® - FST performance products and systems
In North America, building and construction projects must meet strict Fire, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) regulations. The Crestafire® range is specifically engineered to support compliance with these requirements, offering fire-retardant resins, gelcoats, intumescent topcoats, and matched systems designed for safety-critical applications. These products are widely used in cladding panels, modular buildings, roofing systems, and decorative elements where both fire protection and aesthetic performance are essential. Crestafire® systems provide lightweight alternatives to traditional fire-resistant materials, enabling manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada to reduce overall structure weight without compromising strength or safety.
Crystic® resins and gelcoats
The Crystic® product family has been a cornerstone of Scott Bader’s offering in North America, supporting applications from fiberglass roofing systems to bathroom fittings. These resins and gelcoats deliver the durability, finish quality, and weather resistance demanded by harsh North American climates, from coastal environments to extreme seasonal variations.
Crestabond® structural adhesives
Modern construction in North America is moving toward lighter, modular, and more sustainable building practices, where traditional mechanical fastenings are being replaced by advanced bonding solutions. The Crestabond® range of structural adhesives is engineered for fast, reliable bonding across composites, metals, and thermoplastics, eliminating the need for drilling or riveting.
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Best Public Library in the World 2023 crafted using Scott Bader materials
SUMA Arquitectura is an international studio based in Madrid, formed by a team of professional designers. They produce singular architectures that challenge the limits of traditional architecture.
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SUMA Arquitectura
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