FRP Doors and Frames

FRP Doors and Frames

Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch – E2 Wks (Design) Sub Dte

DGMAP E-in-C’s Branch, Army HQ – Defence

HQ Chief Engineer Chennai Zone – MES

PWD Assam

MECON Ltd.

FRP Doors and Frame Types

PVC Solid Foam Sheet

PVC Solid Foam Profile

UPVC Profile

FRP Door Shutter – Panel Type

“Rooffit” Supply & fixing of factory made 30mm thick Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) paneled door shutter of required colour of “Rooffit” brand or equivalent an ISO:9001 Certified Company, made with fire–retardant grade unsaturated polyesterresin, moulded to 3mm thick FRP laminate for forming hollow rails and styles, withwooden frame and suitable blocks of seasoned wood inside at required places for fixing of fittings, cast monolithically with 5mm thick FRP laminate for panels and conforming to IS : 14856 : 2000 including fixing to frames complete as per direction of Engineer-In-Charge.  

FRP Door Shutter – Flush Type

“Rooffit” Providing & fixing of factory made 30mm thick Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic(FRP) flush door shutter in different plain colour of “Rooffit” brand or equivalent an ISO:9001 Certified Company, made with fire retardant grade unsaturated polyesterresin, moulded to 3mm thick FRP laminate all around, with suitable wooden blocks inside at required places for fixing of fittings and polyurethane foam (PUF) / Polystyrene foam to be used as filler material throughout the hollow panel, casted monolithically with testing parameters of FRP laminate confirming to table–3 of IS : 14856 : 2000, complete as per direction of Engineer-in-charge.  

FRP Door Frame

“Rooffit” Providing and fixing of factory made Fiberglass Reinforced plastic (FRP) Door Frames of “Rooffit” brand or equivalent an “Rooffit” brand or equivalent an ISO:9001 Certified Company, having three legged of cross–section 90mm x 45mm having single rebate of 32mm x 15mm to receive shutter of 30mm thickness. The laminate door frame molded with fireretardant grade unsaturated polyester resin and chopped mat. Door frame laminate shall be 2mm thick and shall be filled with suitable wooden block in all the three legs. The frame shall be covered with fiberglass from all sides. M.S. stay shall be provided at the bottom to steady the frame.
S.No.PropertyFRP DoorsMetal DoorsWooden Doors
1.DurabilityResistant to corrosion, rot, insects and chemicalsNon corrosion resistantProne to warping, rotting, and termite damage
2.MaintenanceLow maintenance requirementsMaintenance requiredRequires regular maintenance and refinishing
3.Weather ResistanceExcellent resistance to weather elementsMild resistant to weather elementsSusceptible to swelling, warping, and decay
4.Design FlexibilityCan be customized in various designsLimited design optionsCan be customized but with limited options
5.Insulation PropertiesExcellent thermal and sound insulationModerate insulation propertiesModerate insulation properties
6.Fire ResistanceCan be manufactured to be fire-retardantCan be fire-ratedBurnable material
7.Corrosion ResistanceResistant to corrosion and rustProne to corrosion and rustN/A
8.SecurityCan be reinforced for enhanced securityCan be reinforced for enhanced securityRelatively secure depending on quality
9.CostModerate costModerate to high costVariable cost depending on wood species
S.No.Technical PropertiesFRP Doors
1.Thermal InsulationR-value typically ranging from 3 to 5 per inch
2.Sound InsulationSound Transmission Class (STC) rating typically ranging from 28 to 35
3.Water AbsorptionLess than 1% by weight
4.DensityApproximately 1.5 – 2.0 g/cm³
5.Tensile StrengthTypically ranging from 50 MPa to 150 MPa (7,250 psi to 21,750 psi)
6.Flexural StrengthTypically ranging from 70 MPa to 200 MPa (10,150 psi to 29,000 psi)
7.Modulus of ElasticityTypically ranging from 7 GPa to 15 GPa (1,015,000 psi to 2,175,000 psi)
8.Thermal ConductivityLow thermal conductivity typically around 0.2 – 0.3 W/m·K
9.Surface HardnessTypically 70-80 Barcol hardness
10.Dimensional StabilityCoefficient of thermal expansion: 10-20 µm/m°C
11.Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)Typically 100-120°C (212-248°F)
12.Acoustic PerformanceSound Transmission Class (STC) rating: 28-35
13.Thermal ExpansionTypically 10-20 µm/m°C (5.5-11 µin/in°F)

Single casted with no joints

Very Long Life

Ease of Handling

Weather Resistant

Ease of Repair

Good Electric and Thermal Properties

Good strength, durable, waterproof & termite proof

Maintenance Free

Corrosion Resistant

Ease of Installation

Good Dimensional Stability at High Temperature

High Impact Strength Resistant