In most of commercial and industrial field similar to the electricity and gas sector where valuable and sensitive equipment needs proper protection or outside of the structure, there should be a safe and durable solution to protect it. GRP or Glass Reinforced Plastic is a tried and tested material that gained recognition and used by a number of utility companies for water, housing gas, telecoms equipment and electricity.

 

GRP is actually a fibre reinforced polymer. This is made of plastic reinforced by fine fibre of glass. Therefore, it is typically referred as fibreglass. This in particular is a strong material that comes in light weight and yet, can withstand both compression and tension. Also, it's weather resistant and ideal for outdoor use. This polymer is adaptable and can be made to varieties of structures such as kiosks, buildings, enclosures, cabinets as well as covers. Just some of the specific usage for fibreglass reinforced plastic is in odour control covers, gas meter boxes and even septic tanks for sewerage industry.

 

There are also other uses for this material aside from the fact that it is widely used in utility industries and even to all types of equipment in a house. A great example of this is the fact that glass fibre reinforced plastic structures are used as a way to protect and conceal important equipment similar to sub-stations, electrical transformers, motor control centres for wind turbine projects and switch gear. Also, the glass fibre reinforced plastics construction industry, petro-chemical companies and railway industry are using it in their operation.

 

As what said earlier, GRP is so adaptable to the point that it can be easily moulded to the desired finishes and specifications of the client. For example, it can be finished with different textures, finishes and even colours. Due to the reason that a heavy duty "textured" finished don't fade, affected by UV light or scratch, it has become a perfect choice for outdoor buildings and housings. The material's durability has also made it perfect for prolonged industrial usage that is expected to last as long as 30 years or even more.

 

Fibreglass reinforced plastic has the ability to blend beautifully to the environment. Natural colors similar to browns and greens could be used and the adaptability of the material could be moulded as a way to simulate slate or tile roofs, stone and brick. Even in locations that are environmentally sensitive, this is helping the material to achieve the appearance of looking like real buildings. In addition to that, this type of material has become very ideal in matching other existing brickwork and structures; with these things said, there is no real surprise why GRP is widely used in many different industries of today.