subject: The Many Uses Of Fiberglass [print this page] Without synthetic materials we wouldn't have cell phones, computers, cars, planes, and even some of our clothing and everyday household items. Synthetic materials even make something as simple as waking up in a warm house when the temperature is cold outside possible, thanks to different types of home insulation like fiberglass insulation. Fiberglass is an important synthetic material. As the name would suggest, fiberglass is made from extremely fine fibers of glass that have been woven together to create an incredibly strong material. Fiberglass is often used as a re-enforcing agent for many polymer products. The result is an extremely durable composite material.
Because of its many beneficial qualities and strengths, fiberglass has a wide variety of uses and applications. As mentioned previously, thermal insulation is one important use of fiberglass. For many years fiberglass was the material of choice for home insulation and it is responsible for helping regulate the temperature in thousands of homes across the country. Fiberglass used to manufacture fiberglass grating is another important application, particularly for industrial buildings or for ships, oil rigs, or water parks. Because of its non-corrosive nature, it is ideal for settings where water is abundant. Fiberglass is also used to make things more non-conventional products like high-strength fabrics, hockey sticks, boat hulls, surfboards, and even Irish dancing shoes. With so many practical uses, it's no wonder that fiberglass is such an important synthetic material.The result is an extremely durable composite material.
For many years fiberglass was the material of choice for home insulation and it is responsible for helping regulate the temperature in thousands of homes across the country.
