What is GRP?

GRP stands for 'Glassfibre Reinforced Plastics' and is also referred to as 'Fibreglass' and Composite Plastics. It is an amazingly versatile material, and one that is little understood in industry, but which has truly immense potential across a wide spectrum of applications.

Its vast range of properties can be confusing to the uninitiated. It is a 'plastic', but it displays few of the disadvantages of conventional 'thermoplastics' in everyday use.

For instance, it will not melt, but will burn in a similar way to wood, but can be easily and cheaply made fire retardant. It is very strong - seven times the flexural strength of steel - yet very lightweight with the tremendous energy absorption properties, which have made it a common Material for racing cars and boats. Its finish is achieved in contact with a mould surface and takes on the precise texture of that mould. Anything from the highest showroom gloss to the texture of cast iron, stone, or the finest grained wood. Colour choices are infinite, from the complete ranges of BS, RAL and Pantone to translucent, metallic and 'glitter' effects.