INTERIOR WALL FINISHES
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
What are composites?
 Composites
are engineered products made
from two or more different materials.
 Its any product or construction made up of
a number of different materials or
technologies; usually a laminated material
or one of plastic, concrete or cement
reinforced with fibres of glass, mineral,
metals or polymers.
Where are composites found?
 Composites
are used to raise performance
levels, address traditional material design
limitations, and enable the development of
new product solutions.
 Composites
are also used in many critical
industrial, infrastructure, aerospace
military and Architectural applications.
What are composites made from?
 The
term composite can describe many types of
engineered materials, but the most common
engineered composite materials are fiber reinforced
polymers (FRP).
 The
reinforcing fiber is commonly glass fiber, although
high strength aramids, plant based fibers and carbon
fibers are used in some applications
1.Acoustical Panels:
Large overhead composite panels and wall mounted curved reflectors
dramatically improve acoustics and listening quality in auditoriums,
lecture halls, churches, performance halls and rehearsal spaces.
2.Wall Cladding
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) composite wall are used throughout the
construction and building materials industries. FRP offers a number of
significant features including resistance to mold, mildew, and bacteria
growth, high impact strength, high moisture resistance, chemical resistance,
stain resistance, sanitary finish, low maintenance, and easy installation.
3.Composite Flooring
Polished composite surfaces provide stunning appearance in flooring
applications and are extremely durable.
4.Divider Panels
Composite panels provide decorative and functional space
separation and can be used to produce stunning light effects.
Reinforced composite panels are extremely strong yet can offer a
delicate and attractive appearance.
5.Solid Surface Shower
Solid surface showers allow specific designs and unique spaces to be
created with easy to maintain surface with an array of color and
pattern options. These surfaces are non-porous and can be easily
renewed.
6.Urinals.
The use of composite urinals yields a lighter weight but more durable
unit than vitreous china. Composite units also resist the crack and
break issues common during shipping and installation of urinals
7.Robal Glass Surfaces
Composites offers an endless array of customized sizes for shower
bases, wall panels and vanity tops. The composite is manufactured with
a surface coating to ensure surface integrity and to resist stains, water,
heat, chemicals, bacteria and everyday wear and tear.
8. Sun Screens
Composites provide a durable and maintenance free method of
providing your interior and exterior areas with shading and screening.
Screens and shades allow building occupants outdoor views while
minimizing glare inside your living and work space.
9. Skylights
Skylights are an effective means of adding natural daylight while
maintaining structural integrity
10. Bath surfaces
Bath environments, specifically suited for showers, tubs
and sink counters. Also found in reception and decorative
surfacing locations.
11. Doors
The use of composites opens new doors for builders and
home-owners interested in long term performance and low
maintenance.
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Low cost design
flexibility
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High impact resistance
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Doesn’t rot, rust,
corrode, or swell
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Provides thermal and
acoustical insulation
12. Curtain walls
Fiberglass pressure plates provide improved thermal properties over
aluminum pressure plates for curtain walls frames of commercial buildings.
Advantages
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Low thermal bridging
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Design flexibility
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Strength and durability
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Fewer installation steps
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Customize projects with face covers of various depths and profiles
The benefits of using composite materials include:
•High strength
•Lightweight
•Corrosion Resistance.
•Durability
•Design Flexibility
•Parts Consolidation
•Dimensional Stability: FRP composites maintain their shape and functionality even
under severe mechanical and environmental stresses.
•High Dielectric Strength: FRP composites have excellent electrical insulating
properties
•Low Thermal Conductivity: FRP composites are naturally poor conductors
•Elevated Temperature Service
Composites and sustainability
Many of the properties that make FRP composites the preferred material of choice for
performance reasons also result in a more sustainable material. These properties
include:
•Durability, requiring less frequent maintenance and replacement
•Resistance to rot and corrosion, resulting in a longer service life
•Insulating property, providing energy savings during use
•Composites can contribute to reducing environmental impact by direct application and
through functional applications.
•Direct contribution can be seen in applications that reduce energy requirements, such
as: Fiberglass window lineals and doors do not rot, rust or swell – resulting in fewer air
leaks and better seals than wood and steel products.
THANK YOU
KAGIRI STEPHEN NJENGA
BO2/0902/2012