In the construction industry, the most common use is Perlite Insulation and Vermiculite Insulation for masonry. Perlite or Vermiculite is poured into the cavities of concrete block where it fills all cores and crevices. Listed below are other common construction uses for Perlite and Vermiculite.
- Bricks
- Ceiling Tiles
- Chimney Linings
- Concrete – when used as an aggregate in concrete, a light weight, fire
resistant, insulating concrete is produced
- Fireproofing
- Floors
- Gypsum Boards
- Lightweight Aggregate Concrete
- Loose-Fill Insulation
- Low Temperature Insulation
- Masonry Insulation
- Noise Reduction
- Non-Load Bearing Fill
- Pipe Coating
- Pipes-Leveling
- Plaster
- Pottery
- Refractories
- Roof Insulation Boards
- Swimming Pool Liners
- Thermal Insulation
- Tilt-Up Panels
- Tunnel Walls
Learn about horticultural applications for Perlite and Vermiculite.