Building & Construction
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3M Building & Construction Solutions
Whether it’s new construction, renovation or demolition and clean-up, 3M has a wide range of reliable solutions for the building and construction industry to improve safety, productivity and efficiencies through each stage of the project. Our innovative and high performing products can be used for a variety of applications, and expert support is available.
Whether it’s new construction, renovation or demolition and clean-up, 3M has a wide range of reliable solutions for the building and construction industry to improve safety, productivity and efficiencies through each stage of the project. Our innovative and high performing products can be used for a variety of applications, and expert support is available.
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From the most basic to the most specialized needs, 3M offers the health and safety protection you and your workers need most, so everyone can perform at their best.
Safety on the Job site
From the most basic to the most specialized needs, 3M offers the health and safety protection you and your workers need most, so everyone can perform at their best.
Safety on the Job site
Our films include options designed to add privacy, enhance décor, redirect natural light and even increase safety and security—all without obstructing the view.
Films
Our films include options designed to add privacy, enhance décor, redirect natural light and even increase safety and security—all without obstructing the view.
Films
For bonding exterior panels on high-profile buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Chicago’s O'Hare Airport, architects trust 3M™ VHB™ Tapes to permanently adhere to the substrates while distributing the stress load across the entire bond length.
Structural Glazing
For bonding exterior panels on high-profile buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Chicago’s O'Hare Airport, architects trust 3M™ VHB™ Tapes to permanently adhere to the substrates while distributing the stress load across the entire bond length.
Structural Glazing
A wider application temp range and longer UV resistance than other products help our membranes and tapes extend your building season. They’re designed to work seamlessly on even the hardest jobs for faster installation, less labor and better results.
Air Barrier
A wider application temp range and longer UV resistance than other products help our membranes and tapes extend your building season. They’re designed to work seamlessly on even the hardest jobs for faster installation, less labor and better results.
Air Barrier
Creates quick permanent bonds on many substrates, including polystyrene, drainboard, FRP panels, insulation, foams and fabrics and is useful for waterproofing and moisture control.
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Creates quick permanent bonds on many substrates, including polystyrene, drainboard, FRP panels, insulation, foams and fabrics and is useful for waterproofing and moisture control.
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Every minute you delay a fire’s spread provides one more minute for people to get to safety. 3M has been a firestop industry leader for over 35 years and we continue to search for innovative ways to add to our extensive portfolio of firestop solutions.
Fire Protection
Every minute you delay a fire’s spread provides one more minute for people to get to safety. 3M has been a firestop industry leader for over 35 years and we continue to search for innovative ways to add to our extensive portfolio of firestop solutions.
Fire Protection
HVAC solutions for everyday jobs. Designed to meet your needs across a variety of applications and efficiency ratings.
3M™ Venture Clad
HVAC solutions for everyday jobs. Designed to meet your needs across a variety of applications and efficiency ratings.
3M™ Venture Clad
Designed especially with the pro in mind, 3M products give you the tools you need to get the job done right the first time.
Pro Paint
Designed especially with the pro in mind, 3M products give you the tools you need to get the job done right the first time.
Pro Paint
Our products offer excellent protection against environmental elements and superior electrical insulation integrity.
Electrical
Our products offer excellent protection against environmental elements and superior electrical insulation integrity.
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Building Construction Product Categories
Increase efficiency, performance and worker safety with 3M's high-performance building construction products. For every step of a build, there's a product designed to streamline your operations, whether you're installing critical interior systems like HVAC and fire protection or applying UV-reducing window films to improve comfort and energy use.
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Abrasives
Designed to stand up to heavy-duty application, 3M Abrasives offer even wear, cool-running temperatures and longer life, so you spend less time changing discs. -
Adhesive Sealants
Construction-grade sealants help air and moisture barriers do their job of keeping outside elements out and inside elements in. 3M Adhesive Sealants provide reliable solutions for moving with expansion joints, providing moisture barriers and filling gaps.
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Air Barrier
Get more control over air flow, moisture and heat with 3M Air Barrier products that keep inside air in and outside air out. Our broad array of non-permeable, vapor-permeable and through-wall flashing products generally don’t require primer and can be applied in cold conditions (down to 0°F).
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Electrical
3M electrical products meet the high demands of the building construction industry, offering excellent protection against environmental elements and superior insulation integrity.
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Films
3M films include options that add privacy, enhance décor, redirect natural light and even increase safety and security – all without obstructing the view. Greater control over solar heat and UV rays also helps reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
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Firestop
3M’s fully integrated, easy-to-use products and systems prevent the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gasses for a safer, healthier workplace.
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Flashing Tapes
3M flexible flashing, seaming and sealing solutions for Type 5 residential construction can be applied from extreme cold to high heat and to many different construction materials. These tapes are stretchable and conformable to create tight seals around contours and uneven surfaces, even when penetrated by nails or staples.
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Insulation Jacketing
The 3M™ VentureClad™ Jacketing System provides mechanical duct and pipe protection while being cost effective. the self-adhering jacketing tape can be applied quickly and easily in a wide range of temperatures without any special tools. the seamless finish provides zero permeability and helps prevent corrosion under insulation with the additional benefit of providing a clean, professional finish.
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Professional Paint
Faster, easier, better and safer, 3M professional paint products are designed with the pro in mind, giving you the tools to get the job done right the first time.
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Safety
From the most basic to the most specialized needs, 3M safety products work as hard as you do. The safety protection you and your employees need, so everyone can perform their best.
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Spray Adhesives
Simplify your workflow with some of the strongest adhesives engineered for construction. From below-grade waterproofing to tilt-up construction and insulation attachment, 3M spray adhesives provide strong bonds to a variety of substrates with minimal prep time and labor.
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Tapes
Bonding, sealing, insulating, masking, wrapping or organizing. 3M has the tape that’s perfect for your project, substrate and environment.
Building Envelope Solutions
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The 3M portfolio of building envelope solutions includes air barrier, fire protection, structural glazing and thermal protection products. We work hard so the solutions in our portfolio are easy to install and can be applied in extreme conditions, helping you to stay on time and on budget.
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Need help finding the right product for your project? Contact us if you need product, technical or application advice or want to collaborate with a 3M technical specialist, or give us a call at 1-800-831-0658.
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