What is GRP?

 


Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), or Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP), sometimes referred to as Fibreglass, is a light, durable and tough construction material, which can be used to produce a number of different products.

GRP or FRP can be made translucent, opaque or coloured, flat or shaped, thick or thin and there is no limit to the size of the products that can be made.

What makes GRP or FRP unique compared to other constructional materials is that fabricators actually make the material themselves instead of merely assembling
pre-existing components to produce the products.
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) or Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is a plastic material made from various resin types, such as Epoxy, Phenolic, Polyester, Polyurethane, and Vinylester and strengthened by fibres, such as Aramid, Carbon or Glass.
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) or Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is a favoured material for architectural features such as Canopies, Porches, Copings, Bay Windows, Cornices, Finials, Dormers, Cupolas, Dovecotes, Domes, Roofs, String Courses, and many other decorative features. Other uses include Baths, Shower Trays, Sinks, Tanks, Desks, Tables, Chairs, Benches, and Signs.
These products are manufactured by first applying a layer of gelcoat, and then consolidating a mixture of resin, mixed with catalyst, and glass. Core materials such as rigid foam, balsa wood or honeycomb may be added to increase strength as required, along with any fittings or fixing grounds.

Fibreglass - GRP - FRP - Glass Reinforced Plastic - Fibre Reinforced Plastic  

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