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Fib(;rglass (FRP) Grating - Duragrid and Duradek Page 3 of 3 <br /> Strongwell's grating has been successfully used to fabricate field or replacement drain systems <br /> for years because the benefits of DURADEK®and DURAGRID®: <br /> • Strength—DURADEKa and DURAGRID®are extremely strong and impact resistant <br /> • Low Maintenance—Corrosion resistant fiberglass with molded-in color will outlast <br /> aluminum or steel grating with virtually no maintenance,even when submerged under <br /> water. <br /> • Cost Effective—Strongwell's pultruded grating is lightweight and,therefore,easily <br /> handled in Installation,and cost less to ship than steel grating. <br /> • Safety—DURAGRID•grating is low In electrical and thermal conductivity and can have <br /> a non-skid grit surface. <br /> Strongwell's VGBA(Virginia Graeme Baker Act)UV compliant grating can be found in the <br /> construction of certified anti-entrapment grates as well as field fabricated drains.For more <br /> Information on these systems,contact Customer.Service or call 276-645-8000. <br /> NOTE:Strongwell's fiberglass grating has been used in chlorinated,brominated,and salt water <br /> applications as well as many harsh outdoor exposure applications for many years.It has also <br /> been used(and is currently being used)in subsea applications.We are not aware of any <br /> product failures due to such water or ultraviolet radiation exposure for periods exceeding 20 <br /> years.If pool and spa fiberglass drains are properly maintained and not subjected to any <br /> abnormal use or damage,we therefore believe,but cannot guarantee,that the FRP grating <br /> should have a life expectancy of at least 20 years and likely much longer. <br /> Fabrication <br /> DURADEK®and DURAGRID®gratings are lightweight and, !, <br /> therefore,easily handled In Installation,and cost less to ship <br /> than steel grating.A patented 3-piece cross-rod system Z, <br /> mechanically locks and chemically bonds the cross-rods to F the web of each bearing bar.This separates and affixes <br /> bearing bars firmly in position and distributes concentrated <br /> loads to adjacent bars.The system allows DURADEK®and _ 1 <br /> DURAGRID®grating to be cut and fabricated like a solid <br /> sheet. <br /> Standard carpenter's tools with abrasive cutting edges may <br /> be used;just coat the cut ends with resin sealer and install. <br /> You will find the detailed Field Fabrication Guide under the <br /> Literature tab at the top of this page.You may also request <br /> that a copy be mailed to you by visiting the Literature <br /> Attachment Methods <br /> ......��?? Strongwell has released a Decking Fasteners flyer that <br /> provides information on the preferred fasteners available for all <br /> Strongwell decking products.Illustrations of the various <br /> fasteners and uses are exhibited on the back of the Flyer. <br /> Fabricating with DURADEK"& DURAGRID" <br /> If you are looking to fabricate fiberglass structures with Strongwell products,please complete the <br /> fal fi cation.worksheet. <br /> r � <br /> Home I Site Map I Tenns of Use I Privacy Policy st,oQ.eu como—'O" <br /> http://www.strongwell.com/products/pultruded_prod/grating/index.shtml 1/25/2011 <br />