Glass Fibre-Reinforced Plastic (GFRP)(also known as GRP or Glass-Reinforced Plastic)is a polymer composite material. A composite plastic refers to the bonding of two different materials to create a product with unique properties. FRP compromises of polymer resins reinforced with fibresthat are made out of such materials as glass, carbon and basalt. GFRPs have become widely used in applications involved in the aerospace, automotive and construction industries.
First developed in the mid 1930s, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) has become a staple in the building industry. Originally used merely for the construction of parts, the architectural advantages of GFRP were inadvertently discovered in 1967 with the attempted destruction of Disneyland’s “House of the Future”. Built between 1956 and 1957, the futuristic house was constructed entirely of fiberglass. When the attraction was deemed no longer necessary, it was scheduled to be destroyed in 1967. Amazingly, the wrecking ball merely bounced off the structure. It was at that point that the possibilities of GFRP were recognized and its use began to increase. By 1994, nearly 600 million pounds of composite materials had been used by the building industry. Today, Gulf GRC & trading co, provides a variety of GFRP products to help our clients meet their building needs and realize their unique aesthetic visions.
Gulf GRC in-house design and drafting teams will work closely with you to capture your ideas on paper. Once all drawings have been approved, our sculptors will carve a model that meets your specifications.
Next, a mold will be constructed. Depending on the level of detail, it may be fabricated from fiberglass, steel, wood, or rubber. A carefully designed mix of polyester or epoxy resin and alkali-resistant glass fibers will then be sprayed into the mold. Virtually any shape or form can be molded in this manner.
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