Florida Area Architectural Fiberglass Project by Stromberg

Located near Orlando, the Gaylord Palms Resort is an elegant simulacrum of a turn-of-the-century Floridian mansion. What appears to be 1,800 feet of stone balustrade and dozens of columns, urns and planters, are actually fabricated from Stromberg GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer). GFRP is an extremely versatile architectural fiberglass, which can be customized to emulate a plethora of building materials, including weathered stone. Architectural fiberglass is virtually indistinguishable from rock or concrete, but at only a fraction of the weight. This allows for the creation of a space that feels both authentically historic, and subtly modern. Thanks to glass fiber reinforced polymer the Gaylord Palms Resort architects were able to build thousands of feet of stone balustrade without having to worry about the weight of concrete or stone. Better yet, GFRP weathers extremely well, and requires minimal maintenance compared to other building materials.

Architectural Fiberglass is Multi-functional and Tough

While Gaylord Palms Resort represents a fantastic example of the use of architectural fiberglass, it barely scratches the surface of the versatility of this building material. GFRP has been used to build bridges, buttresses, roofs, columns, and entryways. It can even be used to create sculptures that would buckle under their own weight if they were made out of concrete or stone. One would expect to trade durability for light-weight versatility, however, amazingly, architectural fiberglass has proven to be even stronger than concrete! In fact, it was this very strength which first caused GFRP to be noticed as a wonder building material. In 1967, Disney attempted to demolish their House of the Future, a house made almost entirely out of architectural fiberglass. However, in almost cartoonish fashion, rather than smashing the house to bits, the wrecking ball merely bounced off the GFRP. It was that unexpected display, which caused many builders to stand up and take notice of the potential of GFRP, including Stromberg Architectural.

Architectural Fiberglass Actualizes your Design Vision

Essentially, architectural fiberglass allows you to build what you want. Period. It can just as easily be modified to imitate aged stone or cotton bales. It can function in an architectural, load bearing capacity, or it can be purely aesthetic. In Florida, Stromberg Architectural used FRP to create the illusion of an elegantly weathered, early-1900s Floridian mansion. In other parts of the country glass fiber reinforced polymer is being used to reinforce crumbling bridges, and to preserve historical landmarks without sacrificing authenticity. Whether you need a modern touch, an antique flourish, or a hurricane-resistant construct, the versatility of Stromberg architectural fiberglass can fit your needs.

Benefits of Architectural Fiberglass: Why Stromberg GFRP?

• Stromberg FRP has a very high strength to weight ratio.

• GFRP is easy to work with, and it does not require an expert for installation.

• Architectural Fiberglass by Stromberg is seamlessly constructed; resined together to form a one-piece, watertight structure.

• Stromberg architectural fiberglass is very durable, and stood up to a category 5 hurricane with no damage, while structures nearby were destroyed.

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For More Information on Architectural Fiberglass

For more information on Architectural Fiberglass, visit Stromberg Architectural Products. The experts at Stromberg will help you make your GFRP project a success. They offer design assistance, specifications, and CAD details. If you have questions about Stromberg FRP, the initial consultation is free. Call (903) 454-0904 for more information.