Jan. 07, 2022
The recreational boating industry is booming, and according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, this trend will continue. New marinas will become more and more common. Corrosion-resistant and faster to install, FRP grating offers superior strength, design flexibility and a product life cycle of up to 100 years.
Beach access walkway projects offer lower lifetime costs for structures made of FRP composites. Traditionally, engineers have designed structural projects using materials such as wood, steel or aluminum. While these materials meet performance and safety goals, over time these structures can become very susceptible to damage and deterioration. This can be very expensive to replace and now exceeds the price of the initial use of FRP. Recently, more and more engineers are turning to fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) in their structural projects.
All building materials have their place, but the properties of FRP composites make the material ideal for many applications.FRP is lightweight, strong, chemical resistant, non-conductive, durable, and maintenance free! Compared to traditional building materials, FRP not only eliminates future corrosion problems, but also reduces the installed weight of the structure.
For cost-effective construction, engineers and contractors need to have all the smaller components ready to go before installing a new product. Our team can help select the right combination of FRP shapes and profiles to create anything from ladders and safety cages to stairs, walkways and mezzanines. We help our customers determine the design requirements for each structure based on the governing codes and standards associated with your industry, application and specific requirements.
Project budgets are influenced by options including pre-assembled aluminum floating docks or permanent wood and concrete versions. Water depth, climate, location and fresh or salt water installation can also affect costs. Pressure-treated pine remains the most common material choice for boat docks, primarily because of its affordability. Rotting, rusting, warping and buckling are just a few of the maintenance issues associated with using wood and metal in the marine environment.
Wanxin FRP grating provides the framework for building composite docks, harbors, ports and piers. Because FRP's composite dock and pier systems are lightweight, they can be installed faster than traditional timber docks. the use of FRP also reduces the amount of material required. So whether you're looking for deck surfaces or FRP docks, we can customize our products to meet your project requirements. Contact us today. We look forward to discussing your project with you.
Our FRP products are used to create cost-effective, high-performance structures for a variety of industries, including construction, architecture, chemical processing, public transportation, and marine infrastructure. We have standard designs available, but we can create custom structures for you. Please drop us a line if you need the solutions.
