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Fiberglass Structural Building Components

Pultruded Structural Fiberglass Outlasts Structural Steel and Structural Steelwork.

Structural Steel and Structural Steelwork cannot stand up to the strength of structural fiberglass over time. Unlike steel beams, which rust when exposed to weathering and chemicals, Fiberman fiberglass structural members are highly corrosion resistant.

Fiberglass structural shapes offer superior:

Strength - Stronger than steel shapes, pound-for-pound in lengthwise direction.
Corrosion Resistance - Resists most acids, caustics and salts.
Lightweight - Weighs 25% as much as structural steel.
Low Maintenance - Provides long-term, cost effective solutions.

In addition, fiberglass structural building components are:

Dimensionally Stable
EMI/RFI Transparent
Fire Retardant

Structural Building Compenents

Fiberman Structural Fiberglass combines superior raw materials, composite design, and the pultrusion process to manufacture the highest quality pultruded fiberglass structural shapes possible. Compositionally, Fiberglass members and beams are far stronger in the length-wise direction than structural steel.

Compare Structural Fiberglass Building Components with Structural Steel
Comparison	Fiberglass Structural Shapes	Structural Steel (A-36 Carbon)
Corrosion Resistance	Structural Fiberglass is resistant to a broad range of chemicals, with either polyester or vinyl ester resin available. Painting may be helpful when exposed to direct sunlight to prevent color fading.	Structural Steel is subject to oxidation and corrosion. Requires painting or galvanizing for many applications.
Weight	Lightweight - weighs 25% that of steel beams. 1/2" thick plate = 4.7 lbs./sq. ft.	Often requires lifting equipment to move and put into place. 1/2" thick plate = 20.4 lbs./sq. ft.
Conductivity	Fiberglass Building Components have low electrical conductivity properties - high dielectric capability. Low thermal conductivity 4.	Structural steelwork conducts electricity. Potential shock hazard. Thermal Conductivity 260-460.
Strength	High strength-to-weight ratio and pound-for-pound is stronger than steel in the lengthwise direction. Tensile strength = 30 KSI, CW = 7 KSI	Homgenous material. Tensile strength = 60 KSI. Yield strength = 36 KSI
Stiffness	Modulus of Elasticity = 2.5 MSI Will not permanenty deform under working load.	Flexural modulus = 29 KSI Modulus of Elasticity = 29 MSI
Impact Resistance	The Glass Mat in Fiberglass Structural Shapes distributes impact load to prevent surface damage. Will not permanently deform under impact.	Structural steel can permanently deform under impact.
EMI/RFI Transparency	Structural fiberglass is transparent to EMI/RFI transmissions.	Structural steelwork can interfere with EMI/RFI transmissions.
Versatility	Pigments added to the resin provide color throughout the structural members. Special colors available.	Steel structural members must be painted for color. To maintain color and corrosion resistance, repainting may be required.
Easy Field Fabrication	Fiberglass structural building components can be field fabricated using simple carpenter tools with carbide or diamond tip blades. Lightweight for easier erection and installation.	Steel structural components require welding and cutting torches. Heavier material requires special handling equipment to erect and install.
Cost	Lower installation and maintenance costs in industrial applications often equals lower lifecycle costs.	Lower initial cost.