GFRP
| specs
+ has a very high strength to weight ratio.
+ it weighs about 2 - 4 lbs per square feet.
+ small weight and dimensions enables faster installation
+ requires less structure framing
+ less shipping cost
+ resistant to salt water, chemical, and environment.
| this means it is resistant to acid rain, salts, and pollution.
+ capable to bond joints together or form into one piece.
+ material is easy to shape to mold.
+ is requires very little maintenance
+ in most cases, it is made up of 60% of aluminum;
| this enables the material to be 5 - 10 times strength that of steel
| it has a lower density value than steel.
| overall, the material has a lower thermal conductivity than traditional steel and aluminum.
samples
| stone finish
| coral finish
| weathered finish
information from http://www.strombergarchitectural.com/materials/gfrp
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