There are many reasons to buy pipes made of fiberglass. Not only are they much lighter than traditional pipes, they're also stronger and more stable than other types of piping, which makes them an excellent choice for all sorts of applications.

Once you begin looking for fiberglass pipes and fiberglass fittings, you'll begin to notice all the different types of fiberglass pipe. Some of the different types include fiberglass reinforced plastic (frp), glass reinforced plastic and reinforced thermosetting resin pipes. These have many applications:

1. Fiberglass car exhaust pipes

2. Fiberglass pipes for industrial purposes

3. Fiberglass piping for waste or water removal

Action Steps
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Familiarize yourself with the different fiberglass pipe manufacturers

When you're looking for fiberglass pipe or frp pipe, you need to know that there are several top manufacturers out there. Spend some time learning about the various manufacturers and about the products that they offer. Some manufacturers specialize in a particular product, such as fiberglass exhaust pipes, while others have the ability to make custom pieces to suit your individual needs.

I recommend: Check out several of the fiberglass pipe manufacturers, including Enduro Composites and Fiber Glass Systems. Both can ship anywhere in the world and can assist you with just about any project, big or small.

Find the best fiberglass pipe prices for your project

The process to make fiberglass pipes is extensive, so you can expect to spend a bit more for this type of product. Like most piping products, the more you buy, the cheaper it is, so you need to call directly to get pricing for your specific job.

I recommend: Get price quotes from several companies. Ridout Plastics, for example, has a minimum order of 20 feet of pipe and pricing gets progressively cheaper depending on the size of the order. Fiberglass Piping and Fitting Co. specializes in fiberglass pipe fittings, but does have some hand-laid piping products that are cost competitive. You can also try Crimar Industrial to get a broader price comparison.

Find a fiberglass pipe manufacturer that can make custom size pipes

Often, you'll have a job that requires some specialty pipes or sizing. If this happens you need a pipe manufacturer that can build your pipes to spec, so you can get your job site up and running as soon as possible. You want to find a company that can do the job quickly and affordably and work with you to make sure that it's done right the first time.

I recommend: Talk to a custom pipe manufacturer to get a quote on your job specs. Fibrex is a major player in the industry and specializes in doing custom work for big corporations. Belco Manufacturing Co. Inc. is another custom builder that can make your pipes in just about any dimension and length.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  There are many technical specifications that go along with fiberglass pipes, so it's important to stay on top of the latest requirements for your specific industry.