Introduction
The most popular material in the UK which is used for garage doors is Glass Reinforced Plastic, more commonly known as GRP. It is popular because it is excellent value as it is both hardwearing and lightweight. It requires very little maintenance and can easily been cleaned with a wipe with a damp cloth. The GRP doors are supported on rigid integral frames which can be timber or steel.
About GRP
Glass reinforced plastic is a plastic material that has been strengthened by glass fibres. It is often confused with fibreglass. It has a wide variety of applications including boat hulls and structural components of cars and aircraft. GRP products are moulded in one piece, so there are no seams or joins.Garage doors are no exception. The one piece design means that the design is not spoilt by unsightly joins.
GRP For Garage Doors
GRP garage doors are finished with either a high gloss or a woodgrain finish. Both styles are equally durable and have the same low maintenance requirements. GRP is usually used for the roller garage doors, sectional garage doors and the common up and over style of garage doors, but rarely on the traditional side hung garage doors. As mentioned previously the resillent GRP doors require very little care and a wipe with a damp rag is enough to keep the door looking good.
The GRP Look
As it is a very versatile material, GRP garage doors can be easy a traditional or a comtemporary design. The traditional woodgrain effect can give a number of looks like oak, mahogany, rosewood and teak. Whereas the high gloss finish will provide a great modern look. It really depends on the style of your houses. It is possible to obtain GRP garage doors with windows which will further add to the look of the door.
Summary
So whether you prefer the timber finish or modern gloss look, a GRP garage door will provide fantastic value for money. It is easy to see why it is the most popular make of garage door today.