FRP Advantages

• Corrosion Resistance FRP structural products are corrosion resistant to a broad range of chemicals. In many structural applications where wood rots and metals corrode, pultruded FRP products will last indefinitely with little or no maintenance.
• Strength Stronglite's pultruded structural shapes have a high strength-to-weight ratio and pound for pound are stronger than steel in the lengthwise direction.
• Weight FRP materials are light weight. Generally on an equal volume basis, pultruded fiberglass will weigh only 25% of the weight of steel and 70% of the weight of aluminum. This feature can significantly impact installation costs, reduce the risk for injury and result in less structural support from foundations or supporting structures.
• Electrical Conductivity Fiberglass products are extremely low in electrical conductivity. Non-conductive products provide significant safety benefits in many applications such as those found in electrical substations products and power poles.
• Thermal Conductivity Fiberglass products are low in thermal conductivity and FRP products do not expand or contract like metals. This feature can provide a significant degree of thermal insulation.
• Ease of Fabrication FRP can be field fabricated using simple carpenter tools with carbide or diamond tip blades; no torches or welding is required. Fiberglass materials are also lightweight, resulting in easier erection and installation.