Fiberglass FRP Grating is the perfect solution for docks, decks, marinas and boardwalks. 

With winter coming to an end and spring right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning for summer. 

Summer is about spending time down by the lake enjoying the sun and water on a dock or marina.  Far too often unfortunately that fun is cut short due to damage and maintenance requirements associated with traditional building materials.  Many docks in the past have been built with wood and metal which rots or rusts, warps, and deteriorates resulting in much of your summer being devoted to maintenance and repairs. 

FRP Grating is long lasting and industrial grade, and will take the worry out of your summer.  Our Mini Mesh FRP Grating has a non-slip coating and has holes that are much smaller than our traditional FRP Grating making it barefoot friendly in a dock or deck setting. 

Over the last several years we have seen a huge amount of interest from people who are looking for a better product for their dock or marina.  Fortunately for them we have the perfect solutions with our Molded Fiberglass (FRP) Grating, Pultruded FRP Grating and FRP Stairs. 

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What is Mini Mesh Molded Fiberglass (FRP) Grating?

Mini mesh FRP grating is a special molded fiberglass grating with cross bars at the top, forming smaller holes at the top of the grating. It offers unobstructed water and airflow, slip resistance, and is suitable for marine environments, walkways, boat docks, marinas, mooring pontoons.

The mini mesh means that the holes are much smaller than our traditional FRP Grating.  This makes it perfect for barefoot use in a dock setting.  The top of the Mini Mesh Fiberglass (FRP) Grating is also covered in a light anti slip material for safety when wet.

The grating comes in various surface types, colors, and dimensions, providing a durable, comfortable, and safe walking surface for marine decking and other similar applications.

Mini Mesh FRP Grating is ADA Compliant (Americans With Disabilities). Mini mesh FRP grating is ADA compliant due to its small mesh size, which prevents small tools and objects from falling through, ensuring safety for personnel or equipment below. The small mesh also provides greater foot coverage, making it comfortable for bare feet and high heel shoe traffic. Additionally, the smooth surface of mini mesh grating allows for easier movement of wheelchairs and carts.

What is Pultruded FRP Grating?

Another FRP solution from Fiberman that is perfect for dock and marinas is Pultruded Fiberglass (FRP) Grating.  Pultruded FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) grating is a high-strength grating made by assembling parallel bearing bars into a series of I-shaped or T-shaped profiles, which are then held together by cross-rods. There are also many variations where the ratio between the gaps in the grating and the FRP beams can change for large gaps or very thin gaps for bare foot traffic on a dock.

This construction provides exceptional strength, allowing it to span greater distances and support heavier loads compared to molded grating. Pultruded grating is manufactured by pulling fiberglass rovings and mats through guides, then into a resin bath, and finally through a heated die to form the desired bar shape. The grating is then assembled by installing the cross-rods spaced on 3” or 6” centers, and the bars are bonded with epoxy to ensure they will not move. It is corrosion-resistant, low maintenance, and offers a safe and comfortable walking surface, making it an ideal choice for various applications, including docks, walkways, and marine environments. Pultruded grating is available in different gap ratios, colors and heights, providing versatility for different project requirements.

Pultruded FRP Grating can be ADA Compliant (Americans With Disabilities). Pultruded FRP Grating can ADA compliant if a small gap ratio is chosen. 1-4000 and T-1800 Pultruded FRP Grating is ADA compliant due to its small gaps between bars which allows for easier movement of wheelchairs and carts.

FRP Grating is perfect for docks, decks, marinas and boardwalks due to the following features:

Comfortable and Safe Surface: The small holes or gaps allow light and water to pass through, providing a comfortable and safe walking surface, suitable for bare feet or any footwear typically worn in a marine environment.

Anti-Slip Properties: The concave and anti slip grit surface provide excellent anti-slip properties, ensuring safety for pedestrians, even in wet conditions.

Corrosion Resistance: FRP grating is resistant to corrosion, making it durable in the harsh marine environment.

Versatility: It can be used for walkways, boat docks, marinas, mooring pontoons, and other marine applications, offering a strong, waterproof decking surface that will last for years.

Low Maintenance: It is corrosion-resistant and requires minimal upkeep, making it a cost-effective choice for long-term use in a marine environment.

Durability and Longevity: FRP grating is highly durable, resistant to saltwater, UV rays, and corrosion, making it ideal for marine environments.

Low Maintenance: Unlike wood that degrades rapidly in wet environments, FRP grating requires minimal maintenance and does not warp, crack, or splinter.

Customization: The ratio between the pultruded bars and the gap can be changed due to strength requirements.  Thickness and lengths can be customized as well.  Color is optional, with grey being the most popular and available.

What are FRP Stair Treads?

Fiberglass Reinforced Stairs are stair tread systems manufactured from Molded FRP Grating or Pultruded FRP Grating. They can be purchased with a yellow nosing for added visibility and safety as well as non slip top surface.

FRP Stair Treads are perfect for docks, decks, marinas and boardwalks:

FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) stairs are perfect for docks due to several key advantages:

Corrosion and Chemical Resistance: FRP Stair Treads are corrosion-resistant and can withstand exposure to harsh chemicals, making them ideal for marine environments like docks.

Durability and Longevity: Unlike wood that degrades rapidly in wet environments, FRP Stair Treads are durable and have a long service life, reducing the need for frequent replacements.

UV Resistance: FRP Stair Treads are UV stable, meaning they do not degrade when exposed to sunlight, ensuring they maintain their appearance over time.

Easy Maintenance: FRP Stair Treads are easy to clean with standard cleaning agents or by power-washing, translating to cost savings and reduced downtime.

Slip Resistance: FRP Stair Treads offer high friction factor, ensuring secure footing even in challenging conditions, making them safe for high-traffic areas like docks.

The corrosion resistance, durability, UV resistance, easy maintenance, and slip resistance make FRP Stair Treads an excellent choice for docks.

Fiberman Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Grating Solutions:

• Molded FRP Grating
• Pultruded FRP Grating
• Structural Shapes
• Stair Treads and Covers
• Fiberglass Plate
• Fiberglass Tube
• Fiberglass Railing
• Grating Clips
• Specialty Products

Fiberman Customer Service

Fiberman prides itself on providing exceptional customer service to all customers, big and small.

Reach out to us today for your next FRP Project!

Sales@Fiberman.ca / 1-844-599-0260

Fiberglass Grating – Vancouver Island

 FRP Grating and Structural Shapes – IN STOCK!

Fiberman provides Fiberglass Grating and FRP Structural Shapes to customers in Victoria, Nanaimo and the entire Vancouver Island. Our experts know the FRP grating that is right for your application and are standing by and ready to help. Our super buying power means that you will always get the best price from Fiberman.

We stock hundreds of molded and pultududed fiberglass grating in 3′ x 10′, 4′ x 8′, 4′ x 12′, and 5′ x 10′ panel sizes. Panel Thicknesses include 1″, 1.5″ and 2″ deep. Panel colours are Dark Grey, Light Grey, yellow, and green. We also stock structural FRP shapes such as I-Beam, Angle, Square tube, and C-channel.

With our central location in Burnaby, BC,  we can usually ship next day to Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Port Alberni, Parksville, Courtenay, and Campbell River.

Grating Type and Performance

Not sure which type of grating is right for you? Have a look at our Grating Selection Chart.

To find the fiberglass grating with the performance characteristics you need, please review our Fiberglass Grating Load Tables.

Stocking Warehouse Location:

#102 – 5041 Regent St, Burnaby, BC V5C 4H4

We are ready to answer your questions at 1.844.599.0260 or email us or send us a Quick Quote Request.

 

New stock arrives every week. Call 1-844-599-0260 for up-to-date prices and availability.

About Molded Fiberglass Grating

Fiberglass molded grating is a strong mesh grating panel used as floor grates and trench grates that are corrosive and chemical resistant, for many industrial applications.

Advantages of Molded Fiberglass Grating

Cost

Molded grating costs less than Pultruded Fiberglass Grating, and has limited structural capabilities. It is the simplest, easiest way to cover a trench for highly corrosive environments. FRP Grating is cost-effective and allows for easy on-site cutting, to minimize cost and waste. Molded Fiberglass Grating from Fiberman is designed to last, with resin formulas optimized for UV resistance and durability in harsh environments, which means lower long-term maintenance costs.

Equal Strength Across Dimensions

FRP Gratings are molded in one piece with load-bearing bars that continue in both directions, which means continuous side support is unnecessary.

Safety for Jobsite and Production Plant Walking Surfaces

Molded FRP grating is available with a concave non-slip walking surface that is well-suited for trench grates. The large open surface area of molded grating means water does not build up on walking surfaces. For additional traction on walkways, grit top surfaces are available upon request.

Better Than Steel for Weight and Corrosion Resistance

Fiberman Fiberglass Molded Grating weighs much less than steel grating, and is therefore easier to install. The high resin content of molded FRP grating provides excellent corrosion resistance, unlike steel which will rust and require continual repainting, cleaning or replacement. Molded FRP grating requires very little maintenance, even in the harsh chemical environments associated with acidic or alkali environments that are found in many industrial applications, marine environments and waste water treatment plants.

Designed for Increased Tensile Strength

A higher safety factor is achieved by designing in a higher glass content at the bottom of the grating for greater tensile strength.

Industry Use

Our molded FRP gratings have applications in many industries, including:

Types of Resin Systems For Molded Fiberglass Grating

Trench and Drain Grates are available in two resin systems which provide different levels of corrosion protection. Both resin systems meet Class 1 Flame Spread Rating per ASTM E-84 test standards.

Polyester: A premium-grade isophthalic polyester resin system that provides excellent corrosion protection. Standard colors: Dark Gray, Light Gray, Yellow, and Green. Equivalent to Fiberglass Grating Competitor Brand and Strongwell Duragrate PP.

Vinyl ester: A chemically resistant system that provides the highest level of corrosion protection. Standard colors: Yellow, Dark Gray, and Orange. Equivalent to Competitor Brand Vinyl Fiberglass Grating and Strongwell Duragrate VE.

Common Sizes

Common sheet sizes for molded FRP grating include: 4’x8′, 4’x12′, and 3’x10′. Common thicknesses include: 1″, 1.5″ and 2″. We hold stock on all sheet sizes and thicknesses in distribution centres across Canada and the USA. Call us for price and lead times.

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Applications for Molded Fiberglass Grating

Molded Fiberglass Grating is excellent for use in heavy traffic areas, such as outdoor walkways on drilling platforms, in WWTP water treatment plants, in livestock facilities and anywhere you require secure and durable walking surfaces. Molded Fiberglass Grating comes with anti-slip surfaces as an important safety feature in walkways where moisture is present. Molded Fiberglass Grating has a large open area, and is not comfortable for bare feet. We recommend Pultruded Grating for any place that people will be walking in bare feet, such as waterparks or swimming pools.

Discuss the specific needs of your project with one of Fiberman’s Molded Fiberglass Grating experts. We will ensure that the material you select will have the specifications required for safety and optimum performance. You will also benefit from our industry-leading quick quote turnaround and fast delivery across Canada and the US.

For all Molded Fiberglass Grating inquiries, please call 1.844.599.0260 or email sales@fiberman.ca or Request a Quote.