Question 1

Is GRP a sustainable material?

Accepted Answer

GRP can support sustainable infrastructure when correctly specified and assessed over the full life of the asset. Its durability, corrosion resistance, low maintenance requirement and lightweight handling can reduce replacement cycles, site disruption and repeated maintenance visits.

Question 2

Is the lightest GRP product always the lowest-carbon option?

Accepted Answer

No. A lighter GRP product is not automatically lower carbon if extra depth, reinforcement, support or a heavier equivalent specification is needed to achieve the same structural performance. The correct comparison is the complete installed system needed to meet the same load, span and deflection requirements.

Question 3

Can GRP be recycled?

Accepted Answer

GRP recycling routes are developing and can be used where suitable. Vital GRP reduces waste at source, reuses suitable offcuts, repurposes material where possible and currently uses Agecko to recycle GRP that cannot be repurposed or reused.

Question 4

How does GRP reduce maintenance?

Accepted Answer

GRP does not rust or rot and normally avoids the routine painting, coating or corrosion management required by many traditional materials. This can reduce maintenance visits, disruption and premature replacement.

Question 5

How should GRP be compared with steel for sustainability?

Accepted Answer

GRP and steel should be compared against the full installed duty, including load, span, deflection, support arrangement, transport, installation, corrosion exposure, maintenance, design life and replacement risk.

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