5 Common Places You Can Find GRP

Is it metal? Is it wood? Maybe it is neither. Maybe it is Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). GRP is all around you, but you may have mistaken it for other materials. Below are five different places you can look for GRP that you may not have expected.

Traditionally built with wood, a trellis can bring shade and architectural interest to an outdoor space. Wood, however, will rot and splinter. It requires routine maintenance, costing you both time and money.

A more innovative option you may have seen, without even noticing it, is GRP. GRP is corrosion resistant, so you will not have to deal with the maintenance required with wood. A UV protective sealant will protect your GRP from fading or becoming fibrous in the sun and prolong the life of your trellis. In addition, GRP is extremely lightweight, so installing a trellis is even easier than it is with alternate materials.

Also Read: Trellis Architecture with GRP for Shade and Style

I bet you thought those bright yellow railings were metal, huh? Nope, they're GRP. Fibergrate offers both round tube and square tube handrail and guardrail options. The colour is mixed into the resin, so you no longer have to worry about repainting those old metal railings.

Also Read: 3 Tips for Selecting and Installing Industrial Handrail Systems

Becoming increasingly popular, an innovative way to use GRP grating is as a sunscreen. It is a cost efficient way to partially shade an area or cover windows. The variety of mesh openings create a visually appealing application.

Also Read: Metal Shade Structures: Options and Alternatives

While commonly assumed to be a metal product, safety ladders can be manufactured using GRP. The corrosion resistant properties of GRP make them ideal for outdoor applications. GRP is non-conductive, so GRP ladders are a much safer option when paired with electrical work.

Also Read: GRP Work Platform Ladders and Railings for Safety

GRP is, also, a popular choice for decking material. It does not warp the way wood warps, and as mentioned before, it is corrosion resistant and does not splinter. GRP is thermally non-conductive, so it maintains a comfortable surface temperature for walking. Fibergrate GRP grating even comes in barefoot friendly surface options.

Also Read: Choosing GRP for Dock and Deck Grating That Will Last

Some people may think GRP is a brand new material option, but the truth is that it has been around for a long time. Fibergrate Composite Structures has been Building the World to Last™ for over 50 years. GRP can be found all around you. These are just a few common examples, but GRP can be found in many forms, even in custom shapes and sizes.