What is Corrugated FRP?

Corrugated translucent FRP, fiberglass translucent reinforced plastic (or polymer), is made from polyester resin and fiberglass as reinforced.

Do I need to use the accessories like the corrugated wood?

Yes the wood adds support to the panels allowing you to use nails or screws in the high point of the corrugation. This also gives the screws or nails something to pull against to get a better seal with the neoprene washer.

Do I have to install it with the textured side out what if I want to have the smooth surface up?
The panel’s side-lap is designed to function in a down position to prevent water from working in between the panels. In addition, the textured side is designed to give you maximum panel life by having a resin rich surface it also helps to lessen the marking of the panel by ice, snow and debris.

What is the snow load capacity of these panels?
The load capacity of the panels depends on the supporting structure. Please follow the installation guidelines available from the dealer as to support spacing and slope. They may also be able to supply a load span table to use with your local building code.

Are these panels fire rated?
No these are a general purpose resin blend and are not fire rated

Will the panels will yellow and crack?
All panels will experience normal color shift over time, but with the high quality UV stabilized resins now used in the industry you will have many years of service from the panels.

Will these panels change shape over time?
FRP is a thermal set product when the hardener is added to the resin the final panel is not effected buy heat or cold they will not change shape. PVC and polycarbonate panels are thermal plastics and are formed by heat and do experience physical changes due to temperature fluctuations hot or cold.

Is it safe to be under these panels on high sun days?
These panels have UV screening agents built into each panel they will screen out and reduce the harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Will these panels stand up to chemicals?
General Purpose day-lighting panels remain essentially unaffected by many industrial chemical environments at normal temperatures they will not rot, rust or mildew. We have available special resin systems for more aggressive atmospheres. Please refer to our chemical technical guides for your needs.

What is the light transmission of these products?
Our panels will allow a soft diffused light free from glare, shafts or hot spots from 90% for clear to 65% for opal/ white. Also 97% of solar ultraviolet radiation is blocked. The diffusive nature of the panel automatically provides excellent screening and privacy.

Will these panels crack in the cold?
The panels will retain its structural integrity and shatter resistance over a very wide temperature range from -40 Celsius to 100 + Celsius or -40 F to 212 F.

Can you walk on these panels?
DO NOT WALK IN THE PANELS.
It is not recommended to walk on these panels. Please refer to our load span tables for the particular profile and panel weight and construction to assist you in designing the supporting structure to meet the loads carrying requirements in your area.

Do I need any special tools to install these panels?
A) All FRP panels are installed in the same manner as other types of corrugated sheeting. Cutting can be accomplished with power or hand saws with a fine tooth blade or abrasive discs. Drilling all fastener holes should be pre drilled 1/16th larger than the fastener Conventional drills with light pressure and high speed work the best. Fastening Fasteners can be of the same type as used for the sheeting nesting with the panels. They should be rustproof and have neoprene gasket for the grommets or washer for the screws.

Can I leave these panels outdoors?
Storage Prior to installation , panels should be stored indoors in a dry well ventilated space. Panels should be stored on end to allow drainage of any moisture caused by condensation or other sources. Moisture between panels can cause permanent discoloration or internal fiber bloom.

How do I seal the overlaps?
End and side laps of panels with each other and with adjacent sheeting should be sealed with flexible non-hardening, UV-stabilized sealants or sealing devices recommended by the manufacturer. Clear sealants are preferred in light transmitting applications.

Do I need to do anything after they are installed?
FRP Panels will maintain best appearance and maximum light transmission through periodic hosing and washing to remove accumulated dirt and dust.

How do I clean the panels?
If after long term exposure to the elements, pollutants and wind-blown particles cause panel appearance to change. They can be cleaned with a stiff brush and washed with a mild detergent.

Will these panels burn?
All FRP will burn we offer varying levels of Fire rated panels. Please refer to the technical data for the Types of panels that are available and what type of fire rating each class of panels meet.