During the pandemic, the development of the property business and its supporters has stagnated. However, in 2022 and for the next few years, this business sector is predicted to experience progress. Including interest in cement board or silica board is also projected to increase.

Reporting from globenewswire.com, based on an analysis of reports and data globally, the cement board market in 2019 was valued at USD 13.43 billion. This figure is projected to continue to increase following global countries that have started to succeed in controlling the pandemic. By 2027, the cement board market will be estimated at USD 19.89 billion.

Based on the report, the projected increase in the cement board market cannot be separated from various world government policies related to environmental degradation, thereby accelerating the growth of the cement board market. Increased construction spending in developing countries from Asia Pacific including Indonesia due to increasing population coupled with healthy economic and industrial development is expected to positively affect product demand in the near future.

Moreover, in 2022, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia through the Ministry of PUPR has allocated a budget of up to IDR 28.2 trillion for the housing subsidy program. The large number of housing developments will also boost demand for cement board as a building material.

"Cement board is a modern building material that has application functions in many ways. Such as ceilings, room partitions, to cladding walls. Its multifunctional nature makes this building material widely used by developers," said Naryo, Team Support PT. Jayabrix Indonesia, one of the cement board manufacturers in Indonesia, Friday (4/3/2022).

In addition, the easy and practical application process is also the main attraction for the community and developers as consumers to use it. The practicality of installing cement boards can speed up construction time while saving the cost of builders.

"Regarding its durability, cement board which is produced with advanced technology is able to withstand the effects of the weather. It is not easily dampened, so it is not easily weathered," he added.

Naryo continued, cement boards are also considered to be strong enough to withstand loads as long as their thickness is suitable for their use. For example, for the ceiling of the house, he suggested a cement board with a thickness of 3-4 mm. As for room partitions, you can use thicker cement boards

"As a room partition, you don't need to plaster and finish it like a brick wall. Because the surface of the cement board is smooth and even. You just need to add a cornice and then paint it as you wish," he said.

The projected increase in the cement board market is proof that people are increasingly understanding the advantages of this multifunctional building material. The design trend for houses built by well-known architects in Indonesia uses a lot of cement boards in various ways. Starting from drop and up ceilings, cladding walls on house facades, to drywall