How a GRP grating panel performs depends on the span between its supports as much as on the panel itself. This guide covers the two pultruded GRP profiles we stock for that job, the 120 x 70 x 8mm I beam and the 75 x 75 x 10mm equal angle, the...
Read moreGRP step over platforms and GRP steps: a buying guide
A GRP step over platform is a small bridge with steps at each end that lets people cross pipework, cable runs and ducting without treading on the services. Grating Direct sells four GRP platforms, and choosing between them comes down to the...
Read moreHow to Make Stairs Anti-Slip with GRP Stair Tread Covers
GRP stair tread covers fit over concrete, steel or timber steps to make slippery stairs safe. Integrated 55mm nosing and DDA-friendly contrast colours.
Read moreGRP Grating for Agriculture and Farming
GRP grating for agriculture and farming: corrosion resistant to slurry and washdown, anti-slip for livestock and workers, for channel covers, walkways and access.
Read moreGRP Grating for Swimming Pools and Leisure
GRP grating for swimming pools and leisure: corrosion and chlorine resistant, anti-slip when wet and barefoot-friendly mini mesh for pool surrounds and changing areas.
Read moreGRP Grating for Rail and Transport
GRP grating for rail and transport: non-conductive, corrosion resistant and lightweight grating for station platforms, walkways, dagger boards and depots.
Read moreGRP Grating for Marine and Offshore Environments
GRP grating for marine and offshore use: corrosion-proof in salt water, lightweight and anti-slip when wet, for jetties, pontoons, walkways and platforms.
Read moreGRP Grating for Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Facilities
GRP grating for oil, gas and petrochemical sites: corrosion resistant, non-conductive, lightweight and anti-slip flooring, platforms and stair treads.
Read moreBS 4592 Explained: Industrial Flooring, Walkways and Deflection Limits
BS 4592 explained: the British Standard for industrial flooring, walkways and stair treads, the deflection limits it sets, and what they mean when choosing GRP grating.
Read moreBS EN 13706 Explained: The Standard for Pultruded GRP Profiles
BS EN 13706 explained: the standard for structural pultruded GRP profiles, the E17 and E23 grades, the minimum E23 properties, and how to specify the right grade.
Read moreGRP Grating Load and Span Tables: How to Choose the Right Panel
GRP grating load and span tables explained: deflection limits to BS 4592, deflection figures for 25, 38 and 50mm open mesh panels at common spans, and how to choose the right grating.
Read moreWhat Is Standard GRP Grating? Mesh, Thickness and Load Explained
Standard GRP grating is the most widely used type of fibreglass grating: an open mesh panel with a 38x38mm square pattern and an integral anti-slip grit top, used for industrial and commercial walkways, work platforms, mezzanines and access...
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