Durable, long-lasting fiberglass trash gates and enclosures are the superior choice for screening waste disposal and other unsightly areas.

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2 Durable, long-lasting fiberglass trash gates and enclosures are the superior choice for screening waste disposal and other unsightly areas. Durable fiberglass gates can be used to screen waste disposal and other unsightly areas. The prefabricated gates are designed to be installed in just minutes. The lightweight, prefabricated gates and enclosures are designed to be installed quickly and easily without the need for special tools. The fiberglass materials will provide years of maintenance-free service, even in the harshest weather conditions, because fiberglass will not rust, rot, or corrode. Strongwell s gates and enclosures also are impact resistant so dents will not detract from their appearance. Strongwell custom designs enclosures and gates to suit each customer s specific dimensional requirements. Custom colors are also available. Typical applications include: Waste disposal area screening HVAC equipment screening Break area screening (See Detailed Drawing on back.) Quick & Easy to Install no special tools are needed for installation Attractive enhances the facility s appearance; custom colors blend with surroundings make fiberglass a cost effective alternative to wood, steel and other materials

3 DURAGRID fiberglass trash gates and enclosures are a perfect solution to the challenge of screening waste receptacles while maintaining easy accessibility. The attractive gates and enclosures feature alternating bars to provide 100% opacity while still allowing proper ventilation. DURAGRID Trash Gates and Enclosures and other fiberglass structural materials from Strongwell are quickly becoming the industry s choice because of a proven track record of maintenance-free service even in severe weather conditions. Unlike metal and wood gates, fiberglass will not rust, rot or corrode. Strongwell s fiberglass gates also are impact resistant so dents will not detract from their appearance. The lightweight, prefabricated gates are easy to install as well and no special tools are needed for the installation. Strongwell custom designs enclosures and gates to suit each customer s specific dimensional requirements. Custom colors are also available. Typical applications include: Trash Gate HVAC equipment screening Break area screening Quick & Easy to Install no special tools are needed for installation Attractive enhances the facility s appearance; custom colors blend with surroundings make fiberglass a cost effective alternative to wood, steel and other materials Ventilation spacing between bars allows for proper ventilation without loss of visual properties

4 Strongwell s custom architectural fiberglass handrail and fencing systems endure the elements and intense public use with ease. Durable, low maintenance handrail and fencing systems are available in a variety of styles to add both safety and good looks to any exterior. Strongwell offers a wide variety of styles of architectural handrail and fencing to compliment any exterior. Strongwell s easy-to-grip SAFRAIL round handrail system is the perfect solution for high traffic public areas. Custom handrail and fencing systems are very strong, lightweight and easy to install. The fiberglass materials will not rust, rot or corrode, and therefore require little to no maintenance. Strongwell s handrail and fencing systems meet or exceed most major building codes and can be made to meet ADA requirements. Handrail systems are typically produced using a white pigmented resin to allow for easy custom color painting. Various options available include two-color handrail, alternate mounting systems, additional rail and picket designs, and custom top rails. Strongwell s standard fencing system is produced using a black pigmented resin to simulate the look of wrought iron. Strongwell also offers its standard SAFRAIL square and round handrail systems for use in areas that do not require architectural handrail. Both systems are available in a standard safety yellow color and meet OSHA requirements for strength and safety. The SAFRAIL round handrail system has easy-to-grip 90º molded corners to eliminate sharp edges. The round rails have the same outside dimension as typical metal rails for ease of adapting to common metal brackets. Options for the square and round SAFRAIL systems include kickplates, alternate mounting designs and custom colors. Lightweight, Easy to Install Attractive custom colors and rails enhance the facility s appearance make fiberglass a cost effective alternative to steel, aluminum and other materials Safe meets or exceeds all building codes (UBC, SBC, BOCA) Low Electrical Conductivity Low Thermal Conductivity stays cool to the touch

5 Fiberglass ladders and cages can be designed to match existing exterior features for an attractive finish. Ladder and cage systems manufactured by Strongwell are a durable, cost effective and safe alternative to steel, aluminum and wood ladders used for roof access. Strong, corrosion resistant and nonconductive fiberglass ladders and cages are the product of choice for businesses in a variety of markets. Many of Strongwell s ladders have been in continuous use in chemical and industrial operations for more than 20 years and have required little or no maintenance. Strongwell s standard SAFRAIL ladder and ladder cage systems are designed and fabricated to meet the strength and safety requirements of OSHA and can be designed to meet ADA requirements. SAFRAIL ladders are fabricated in a standard 18 rung width configuration with 12 rung spacings. Side rails and cages are produced using a pigmented resin. The rungs are a pultruded fiberglass tube with a fluted non-skid surface to provide sure footing. Ladders can be produced in any length practical for shipping, and systems can be shipped preassembled or in kit form for quick and easy installation in the field. Custom designed ladders and access cages can be fabricated to suit the needs of each customer. Ladders can be ordered with or without cages. Other options include ladder covers and various mounting options. A wide range of color options allow customers to match ladders and cages with existing exterior features for an attractive finish. Lightweight, Easy to Install Safe ladder covers help prevent unauthorized use; cages help prevent falls; non-skid ladder rungs provide sure footing Low Electrical Conductivity Low Thermal Conductivity stays cool to the touch Attractive enhances the facility s appearance; custom colors blend with surroundings make fiberglass a cost effective alternative to steel, aluminum and other materials

6 Fiberglass screens are an ideal way to shield HVAC equipment and other unattractive property features from the view of your customers. The fiberglass screens will not rust, rot or corrode and therefore require little to no maintenance, even after years in service. Fiberglass screens can be used to hide HVAC equipment or any other features that detract from the beauty of your property. Right: Screen featuring 100% opacity with airflow. Fiberglass screens are available in standard panel sizes that are light enough to be easily handled and installed by a two-person crew. Standard screens are designed to provide up to 100% opacity, depending on your specific architectural requirements, without restricting airflow. The sturdy panels are designed to easily sustain windloads of up to 80 mph. Custom visual screens can also be designed and fabricated upon request to suit unique architectural requirements. Left: Screen featuring 82% opacity with airflow. The custom designed visual screens shown at right were fabricated using Strongwell s EXTREN fiberglass structural shapes. Lightweight, Easy to Install Safe low electrical conductivity; stays cool to the touch Attractive enhances the facility s appearance make fiberglass a cost effective alternative to steel, aluminum, wood and other materials

7 Strongwell works with customers to provide custom solutions to tough engineering and design challenges that cannot be met with standard products. Often, the unique properties possible with pultruded composite materials offer cost effective solutions. Red Roof Inns replaced badly corroded steel structures with a handrail system that included a custom architectural fascia plate for its second floor balconies. With more than 60 pultrusion machines running from one to 40 lines per machine, Strongwell has unmatched production capability to manufacture custom pultruded parts. Strongwell also has the broadest range of pultrusion design and engineering expertise in the industry and is therefore able to offer more custom capabilities than any other pultrusion manufacturer. Strongwell can create custom pultruded parts by tailoring the shape, resin matrix used, and the type, form, quantity and placement of the reinforcements used to meet specific customer requirements. Whatever the requirement may be, Strongwell s in-house engineering staff will work with customers to design a part to suit their needs. Custom fiberglass cornices add visual appeal while reducing costly maintenance. Customized shapes, sizes, colors, resins and physical and chemical properties can be tailored to suit customer s needs Attractive custom shapes and colors enhance the facility s appearance make fiberglass a cost effective alternative to wood, steel and other materials

8 Cellular The cellular screening sitting atop the Motel 6 in Rosemead, California was created with EXTREN plate, angles and I-beams. The fiberglass structure hid the cellular antennae without causing interference with communication signals. Infrastructure A 36 x 18 double web beam provides the superstructure of a 38-foot vehicular bridge. The bridge is rated at AASHTO HS-20, which is capable of carrying full tractor trailer traffic. The combination of size and laminate composition provide the strength and stiffness required for bridge designs. Building/Construction A system of FRP spiral stairs and landings was designed to circle an abandoned stand-pipe water storage tower to create an observation tower for Cordova Park in Iowa. Transmission Poles Strong, lightweight, nonconductive fiberglass transmission poles are a desirable alternative to wood, steel and concrete poles in electric transmission systems across the U.S. Marine A specially designed part replaces wood battens under fuel tanks and engines and along interior gunnels of high speed boats. The custom pultrusion provides high strength in areas that receive the wave force impact from high speed boating and is impervious to moisture and water. The part also eliminates the rotting and maintenance problems experienced with wood components. Transportation The safety barriers on a pedestrian overpass was fabricated entirely from EXTREN structural shapes. No crane or heavy equipment was needed to install the barrier. Ladders Strongwell has been producing pultruded fiberglass ladder rails for more than 40 years and has worked with all of the major ladder manufacturers in North America. Fiberglass ladder rails are strong, lightweight, and nonconductive features that make fiberglass ladders a popular choice for both commercial and residential use. Hand Tools Fiberglass tool handles are designed for a variety of uses and requirements including shovels, rakes, hoes, pruners and post hole diggers. ST Strongwell