Composites are a great medium for use on an enormous range of products, but there are some things to consider. Composites come at a price, and you simply should not look at comparing with conventional materials in conventional applications.
Unless exploiting the advantages, you may not be getting the best value for your money.
Unless exploiting the advantages, you may not be getting the best value for your money.
Decorative to Structural.
Gothic to Modern
Art-Deco to Edwardian
Lightweight - Minimal Cranage
Minimal Fixings Required
Minimal Load on Building
Minimal Risk of Falling
Things to be aware of
It is not a "cheap" alternative, it is a cost effective one
It is not "stiff" but strong
Shape is good
Allow for thermal expansion: 3 times that of steel
Design to exploit the advantages
Try and avoid dark colours or design joints around it
It is not a "cheap" alternative, it is a cost effective one
It is not "stiff" but strong
Shape is good
Allow for thermal expansion: 3 times that of steel
Design to exploit the advantages
Try and avoid dark colours or design joints around it