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Case Study: Fiberglass Beams Bring Reliable Power to the People

Nov 28, 2018

When squirrels run across transformer arms, they can ground out the transformer causing a power outage to customers. …

Case Study: Composite Pilings Protect Platinum Leed Site from Flooding

Nov 28, 2018

In 2011, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) began construction on its East Campus Operations Center, a net zero …

Case Study: Stone Mountain 16+ Years Later, Still “Tops” Expectations

Nov 28, 2018

Over sixteen years ago EXTREN® fiberglass structural shapes, DURASHIELD® building panels and FIBREBOLT® fiberglass studs and nuts were installed …

Case Study: Fiberglass Turrets Still Crown the Orlando Skyline 30 Years Later

Nov 28, 2018

Within the urban skyline landscape of Orlando, Florida, four 35′ high x 35′ square fiberglass turrets flank one …

Case Study: Fiberglass Structures Tough Against Corrosion in Wastewater Plant

Nov 28, 2018

The wastewater treatment plant at the Marine Corps Air Station in Kaneheo Bay, Hawaii, treats 2 million gallons …

Case Study: Fiberglass Spire – High Point on Atlanta Skyline

Nov 28, 2018

A 37′ tall, all-fiberglass spire installed atop the 55-story NationsBank building is the golden high point on the …

Case Study: Fiberglass Platforms are Ideal Support for Cell Sites

Nov 28, 2018

Triangular (14′ x 14′ x 14′ x 42″ high) platforms of EXTREN® fiberglass structural shapes and DURADEK® fiberglass …

Case Study: Fiberglass Bridges Keep the Sea Life Show Going

Nov 28, 2018

Two 36′ long x 3′ wide redwood bridges at the Sea Life Park in Waimanolo, Hawaii were rotting …

Case Study: EXTREN® puts the “Clean” in Cleanroom

Nov 28, 2018

Scientists at Stanford University assembled a satellite called Gravity Probe B which was scheduled to be carried into …

Case Study: Lightweight, Noncorrosive Fiberglass Used for Water Treatment Plant

Nov 28, 2018

A new water treatment plant in the Rio Grande Valley was constructed of noncorrosive concrete and fiberglass materials …