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Towering Above Design

Aug 4, 2023

Measuring almost 200 feet (61 meters) in height, the world’s largest freestanding FRP tower was part of a …

Beachfront HOA Waves Goodbye to Wooden Structures

Aug 4, 2023

Port Aransas, TX, is a city located off the Gulf of Mexico just north of Padre Island. The …

Case Study: Using FRP to Bridge the Gap in a Suburban Community

Oct 23, 2020

As suburban communities continue to expand throughout the United States, so do the demands of creating recreational trails …

Case Study: A Composite Safety Deck for a Baptistry

Mar 4, 2019

Since the early days of the Christian Church, the Baptistry has been an important architectural and ceremonial part …

Case Study: A Planned Community Turns Once Again to Fiberglass

Mar 4, 2019

After a successful installation of the FRP water slide structure (including the framing, stair treads and handrail) …

Case Study: Fiberglass Decking a Problem Solver for Temporary Walkways

Feb 14, 2019

In the midst of construction of a new main facility, Brook Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston …

Case Study: Foam Core Structure Isolates Toxic Chemical For Worker Safety

Feb 12, 2019

The production of the chemical phosgene used in the manufacture of polycarbonate must be carefully monitored and controlled, …

Case Study: Strongwell Helps Build Part of the (Almost) All American Dream

Feb 11, 2019

In 2010, Karen Lantz, AIA, of Enter Architecture decided to build and design her home in Houston, Texas with …

Case Study: FRP Honors the Resiliency of the Sea Scouts

Dec 28, 2018

The mission of the Sea Scouts has been unchanged since the group’s formation in 1919. The Boy Scouts …

Case Study: Chlorine No Problem for Fiberglass Waterpark Platform

Dec 27, 2018

Water play equipment at the Bridgeland’s Recreation Center in Cypress, Texas is supported by Strongwell’s pultruded fiberglass. In …