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Decking Profiles

FRP Decking Profiles are composite planks and panels used for floors, walkways and platforms. Manufactured via pultrusion or pulforming, they can be open-grate or solid honeycomb structures with optional foam cores. The fiberglass/polyester construction is inherently corrosion-proof and slip-resistant, making it ideal for chemical plants, ship decks, rooftop terraces, and outdoor structures. Unicomposite reports their FRP decking “is the solution wherever systems are subject to corrosion, rapid deterioration, and constant maintenance problems”. Typical FRP decking panels can span wide areas (widths from ~305 mm up to >1000 mm) and interlock for quick assembly. The material is tested for heavy traffic – a customer has reported a pultruded GRP decking installation lasting over 10 years under constant industrial use.

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Key Features

High-strength fiberglass laminate; corrosion and chemical resistant (handles acids, salts, oils); UV-stable gelcoat; anti-slip surface (serrated or ribbed); wide size options (305–1000+ mm) with interlocking edges.

Benefits

Lightweight yet load-bearing (significantly less weight than steel); no rust or rot, even in saltwater or acid environments; long service life (decade-plus durability); minimal maintenance (no coatings needed).

Applications

Industrial and marine flooring, stair treads, mezzanine decks; elevated walkways and platforms; trench and pit covers (when used with cover plates); greenhouse or utility walkways; anywhere moisture or chemicals would quickly degrade metal or wood.

Technical Specifications

Standard thickness ~30–50 mm; standard spans up to several meters depending on profile and loading. Torsional and bending strength typically 20–30 MPa (modulus ~20 GPa). Fire ratings (e.g. ASTM E84 Class C) available via specialized resins.

Unique Selling Points (USPs)

Proven in critical settings – containers and plants with FRP decks remain intact after 10+ years. Offers design flexibility (open or closed panels, foam cores for insulation, cut-to-length on site) with superior longevity over wood or steel decking.