There are variety of plastics made to suit different uses. The typical uses of plastics in buildings is listed below:

1. Corrugated and plain sheets for roofing.

2. For making jointless flooring.

3. Flooring tiles.

4. Overhead water tanks.

5. Bath and sink units.

6. Cistern hall floats.

7. Decorative laminates and mouldings.

8. Window and door frames and shutters for bathroom doors.

9. Lighting fixtures.

10. Electrical conduits.

11. Electrical insulators.

12. Pipes to carry cold waters.