FRP

Fiber reinforced plastic is a composite of polymer resin and glass fibers that can be molded into almost any architectural profile while weighing only a fraction of stone, metal or cast concrete. That combination makes it a practical answer when a design demands elaborate ornamental relief but the structure cannot carry the dead load of heavier cladding.

Where it works best

The defining quality of FRP is its strength-to-weight ratio. Because finished pieces are light and inherently resistant to moisture and corrosion, the material suits projects where added weight is a constraint or where exposure would degrade other systems over time.

• Rooftop cornices, parapets and ornamental features where reducing weight is essential
• High-rise facades and additions to existing structures with limited load capacity
• Domes, columns, balustrades, brackets and other custom ornamental shapes
• Coastal or humid environments where corrosion resistance matters

Custom profiles and finishes

Molds capture fine relief with accuracy, which makes the material a dependable way to reproduce historic and ornamental profiles on restoration projects. Once cured, components can be finished to resemble cut stone, metal or a painted surface, giving the design team room to match an existing facade or achieve a specific architectural intent.

Meridian Precast fabricates, supplies and installs fiber reinforced plastic elements for commercial and institutional projects across California, often alongside related materials such as GFRC where a single facade combines several systems. Its light weight and detail-holding qualities make it a frequent specification for historic preservation and restoration work as well as new construction. To discuss the right material for your project, contact our team.