Editing Areca nut (section)

===Construction fiber ===
The husk, which is between 50 and 75 percent of the weight and volume of an areca fruit, serves as the source of fiber for the [[Construction|construction industry]]. Typically, these fibers are considered to be waste, but can be used to strengthen construction materials.<ref>{{cite journal|vauthors=Anik, AI, Islam MM, Islam MS|title=Suitability of using areca nut fiber as reinforcing material in compressed stabilized earth blocks (CSEB) for low-cost housing|journal=Discover Civil Engineering|volume=1|date=28 May 2024|doi=10.1007/s44290-024-00018-6|url=https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44290-024-00018-6|doi-access=free}}</ref>