Common uses of FRP profiles in construction

Currently, FRP is mainly used to make FRP profiles due to its durability and other strong properties, where glass fiber is the preferred reinforcement material.

In fact, FRP profiles have become so popular in new and remodeled construction that the FRP profiles market is projected to reach $1,171.4 million by 2021.

FRP profiles manufactured using glass fibers are excellent electrical insulators, are energy efficient, and have other strong properties such as stiffness and airtightness, and are very durable and inexpensive.

Glass fiber reinforced composites are also used to make drainboards, gratings, structural elements and exterior trim such as cornices and columns. Their versatility means they can be applied in almost any aspect of the design and construction phase.

In conclusion, it is becoming increasingly apparent that FRP has unlimited potential for retrofitting buildings,

Because they are:
More sustainable than existing building materials, durable and non-corrosive, lightweight

All in all, using Glass fiber reinforced composites can and has easily achieved solutions that cannot be achieved using traditional materials in new or retrofit buildings. Their durability, low cost and practicality make them a valuable addition to an architect's toolkit and go-to building material.