GRP

First developed in the mid-1930s, Glass Fibre 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 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 mould 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 fibres will then be sprayed into the mould. Virtually any shape or form can be moulded in this manner.

GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) is an extremely strong and chemically resistant product that readily lends itself to the design and construction of large structures conceived as a whole and not as an assembly of parts which have to be joined together

The introduction of this material into the construction industry has revolutionized building methods and design possibilities , as well as providing a very strong but lightweight alternative to traditional materials such as concrete, steel and timber.