What are some examples of building material products that require mixing?

Building material products are generally broken down into functional categories, such as:

• Plasters: Finishing materials applied to walls and ceilings to create smooth, protective or decorative surfaces, and commonly made from gypsum, lime or cement.
• Adhesives: Bonding agents used to join materials together, ranging from construction glues to specialty bonding compounds for tiles, wood, metals and plastics.
• Mortars: Mixtures of cement, lime, sand and water used to bind masonry units like bricks, blocks and stones, providing structural stability and load transfer.
• Sealants: Flexible compounds made from silicone, polyurethane, acrylic and similar materials used to fill gaps and joints, preventing the passage of air, water, moisture or contaminants
• Cements and grouts: Hydraulic binders (cement) used for structural construction and grouts used to fill voids, anchor bolts or finish tile joints. Both harden through chemical hydration.
• Fibrous materials: Materials reinforced with fibers (natural or synthetic) to improve tensile strength, insulation or fire resistance. Examples include fiberglass, mineral wool and fiber-reinforced composites.
• Composites: Engineered materials made by combining two or more distinct components (e.g., fibers + resin) to achieve superior strength, durability or lightweight performance.
• Coatings: Protective or decorative surface layers applied as liquids or sprays, such as paints, varnishes, waterproof coatings and corrosion-resistant finishes.
• General compounds: Miscellaneous formulated materials used for patching, leveling, filling or finishing surfaces, such as joint compounds, fillers and repair pastes.