GRP insulated panels are all around us we just do not realise it. If you have ever bought something from a catering trailer, you have seen these panels. The chances are that the walls are made out of these panels. Many doors also made from them. They are panels, which are made of two sheets of laminate that are kept together by a frame. Inside that frame is a layer of glass-reinforced plastic, more commonly known as fibreglass. This gives the panel its rigidity and acts as an insulator.

Other Examples of GRP Insulated Panels

These panels can be found in many unusual building products. The outer skin of the product can be made to look like practically any building material. In some cases, the outer skin is also GRP.

Some components of buildings that do not have a structural function are made out of GRP. For example, an ornate doorframe around a front door may be made out of this material. You will also find GRP chimneys, dormer windows, bay window roofs, porch roofs and door canopies. The outer skin of the panel is made to look like either masonry, or wood depending on what building material is being replicated.

The Advantages of GRP Insulated Panels

There are many advantages to using GRP insulated panels, which is why they are now a popular building product. You can make elaborate components out of GRP, so it can be used to replicate practically any building component.

GRP is extremely light, so is easy to transport. More importantly, it makes it extremely easy to install components made out of these materials. As you can imagine, installing a GRP chimney is far easier and quicker than building one from scratch.

GRP insulated panels are extremely strong and can be manufactured to endure extremes of temperature. In fact, they are currently being used in Antarctica. Halley VI the science station in Antarctica extensively uses GRP insulated panels to clad the building. It is also used by the aviation industry and in trains and some boats. Despite being so durable these panels are relatively cheap.