In Kuwait, the construction industry faces severe environmental stressors, where ambient temperatures often exceed 50°C. This extreme heat causes rapid evaporation of moisture from cementitious layers, leading to shrinkage cracks. The integration of fiberglass mesh for plastering has become essential to distribute stress and maintain the integrity of exterior facades.
Furthermore, the high salinity of the coastal air and soil in Kuwait accelerates the degradation of standard reinforcement materials. The demand for alkali resistant fiberglass mesh is driven by the need for materials that do not corrode or lose tensile strength when exposed to the highly alkaline environment of Portland cement used in local infrastructure.
The rapid urbanization of Kuwait City and the development of luxury residential villas have shifted the focus toward efficiency. Contractors are increasingly adopting self adhesive fiberglass mesh to reduce labor time and ensure seamless application on interior partitions, reducing the risk of joint failure in drywall systems.