GRP Gas Meter Boxes
10/04/2011
Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) also called glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP), is a fiber reinforced polymer made of a plastic matrix reinforced by fine fibers made of glass.
GRP is a lightweight, strong material with many uses, including grp cabinets, enclosures and gas meter boxes.
Kingsley Plastics Gas Meter Boxes are made from layers of GRP laminate with encapsulated integral stiffening, manufactured from a fire retardant polyester resin conforming to BS 476 part 7 class 2 - 'Surface Spread of Frame' and reinforced with chopped strand glass mat.
The gas meter boxes are also available with the rear, side walls and doors, fully comprises of a double skin sandwich construction with the core material being 18mm plywood.
Each Gas Meter box in the Kingsley Range has a life expectancy in excess of 25 years and has a minimum of 3% ventilation as directed by PRS 35 December 2008.
Kingsley’s complete gas meter box range including external gas meter boxes is now also available for next day delivery.
For more information contact Kingsley Plastics on 01837 83154 or visit www.kingsleyplastics.co.uk.
