- Despite their many advantages, fiberglass vessels are not without their drawbacks. Fiberglass is a relatively light material, which can make vessels built from it more susceptible to damage from impacts and rough seas. Additionally, fiberglass can be prone to osmotic blistering, a condition where water seeps into the hull and causes bubbles to form on the surface. However, these drawbacks can be mitigated through proper maintenance and care, such as regular inspections and protective coatings.
In addition to its cost and maintenance benefits, fiberglass grating is slip-resistant which makes it a safer option when compared to metal gratings or other types of flooring materials that have a lower friction factor, especially in wet or oily environments. It also has excellent fire resistance properties, with some specialty grating withstanding short-term temperature exposures up to 1700°F. This fire resistance makes it suitable for use in areas where there may be a risk of fire or excessive heat exposure such as industrial manufacturing plants, power plants, or offshore oil platforms.


In addition to its cost and maintenance benefits, fiberglass grating is slip-resistant which makes it a safer option when compared to metal gratings or other types of flooring materials that have a lower friction factor, especially in wet or oily environments. It also has excellent fire resistance properties, with some specialty grating withstanding short-term temperature exposures up to 1700°F. This fire resistance makes it suitable for use in areas where there may be a risk of fire or excessive heat exposure such as industrial manufacturing plants, power plants, or offshore oil platforms.