FRP....what is it?

[bobhenry]

GP: Can't tell if that's the same product USPS uses, doesn't appear in the photos to be of same thickness/strength. I'm familiar with Coroplast yard signs, much flimsier. Maybe it comes in a variety of thicknesses?

BobHenry: Do you have a picture of the product you're describing? Maybe we have a new product suitable for lightweight construction.

I merely didn't want someone looking for that style of FRP panel construction when searching the box stores. Those trips can be frustrating enough.

http://www.plascore.com/custom-composite-sandwich-panel.htm

" An ideal substitute for osb or plywood in applications where weight reduction is required "

[Mark72]

This is the FRP I used for my sidewalls.

http://www.fiber-tech.net/FRP.htm

Mark

[reiltear]

... But, the isothermal parabolas are what really sold me...

CD

I like your hyperbola(e)...

[aggie79]

GP: Can't tell if that's the same product USPS uses, doesn't appear in the photos to be of same thickness/strength. I'm familiar with Coroplast yard signs, much flimsier. Maybe it comes in a variety of thicknesses?

BobHenry: Do you have a picture of the product you're describing? Maybe we have a new product suitable for lightweight construction.

I merely didn't want someone looking for that style of FRP panel construction when searching the box stores. Those trips can be frustrating enough.

http://www.plascore.com/custom-composite-sandwich-panel.htm

" An ideal substitute for osb or plywood in applications where weight reduction is required "

And the cost of this is.....?

[kludge]

caseydog,

How does the FRP do expansion/contraction-wise?

I was looking at expanded PVC foam boards (light, waterproof, bendable, and a modicum of insulation, but appears to be very expensive) but the data sheets indicated that they may expand/contrat too much for TD/TTT application, causing leaks at the joints.

[kludge]

GP: Can't tell if that's the same product USPS uses, doesn't appear in the photos to be of same thickness/strength. I'm familiar with Coroplast yard signs, much flimsier. Maybe it comes in a variety of thicknesses?

BobHenry: Do you have a picture of the product you're describing? Maybe we have a new product suitable for lightweight construction.

I merely didn't want someone looking for that style of FRP panel construction when searching the box stores. Those trips can be frustrating enough.

http://www.plascore.com/custom-composite-sandwich-panel.htm

" An ideal substitute for osb or plywood in applications where weight reduction is required "

And the cost of this is.....?

Seriously, that stuff looks really cool! Doesn't look like it would bend very well for a roof though.

ETA: although it looks like you can get the core and add the skin... very intriguing.