Fiberglass Structural Insulated Panels

DURASHIELD® Foam Core Structural Insulated Panels are fiberglass pultruded building panels with a tongue-and-groove fitting system and foam inside the hollow core for a lightweight solution for outdoor applications where corrosion is a concern.

Key Features of Structural Insulated Panels

• Low Electrical & Thermal Conductivity
• Integral Insulation
• Flame Retardant
• Lightweight
• Corrosion Resistant
• Strong
• Transparent to Electromagnetic Emissions

Materials of Construction

The outer pultruded fiberglass structure of the building panels has available skins of either an isophthalic polyester or vinyl ester resin, both of which are flame retardant (UL94 VO). Vinyl ester is used in more corrosive applications.

Both resins feature a synthetic surfacing veil incorporated into the skin which improves weathering, corrosion resistance and resistance to degradation from ultraviolet rays. Applying a polyurethane paint improves weathering resistance for extreme applicaions.

The foam inside the FRP is a rigid closed-cell urethane foam. This foam core provides an insulation "R" factor of 7 for the 1" panel and 21 for the 3" panel.

Sizes

Foam core structural insulated panels standard sizes are 1" x 12" and 3" x 24". Panels can be manufactured in longer lengths upon request, typically 12 to 32 feet.

Applications of FRP Structural Insulated Panels

DURASHIELD® insulated panels provide superior features to alternatives when used in walls, roofs and covers. Typical applications include:

• Radar, Microwave, Radio and TV Antenna Enclosures
• Roofs on Wet-End Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
• Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
• Buildings for EMI Testing (Computer Testing)
• Enclosures of Chemical Processing Operations
• Chemical Pit Covers
• Modular Buildings

DURASHIELD HC® Hollow Core Building Panels

These panels are similar to the foam core panels, except that they're hollow. They provide a cost-effective alternative to DURASHIELD®. FRP Hollow core panels are useful for flooring, enclosures, roofing or screening applications that do not require insulation. Panels are designed with the quick-assembly tongue-and-groove system for rapid installation.

The panels feature a hollow core with intermediate ribs to provide rigidity for uses like decking, cladding or tank covers. Once panels are installed they can be bonded together with standard adhesives and attached to structural shapes with bolts or screw fasteners. These standard polyester panels will not rot, rust or mildew, which makes them ideal for high moisture environments including saltwater.

DURASHIELD HC® Building Panels Features

• Strong
• Lightweight
• Easy to Install
• Low in Maintenance
• Rot, Rust and Mildew Resistant
• Low in Conductivity
• Flame Retardant

DURASHIELD HC® Building Panels Applications

DURASHIELD HC® building panels are designed to be used as walls, roofs and covers. Typical applications are:

• Decking
• Tank Covers
• Cladding
• Cellular Enclosures and Screening
• Cooling Tower Partition Walls
• Buildings and Enclosures when Insulation is Not Required