What is Fiberglass and its Various Commercial Uses
Fiberglasses are simply made with common glass we used to see on our windows, door, bathroom and kitchen. The glass is heated until it is molten, then it is forced through superfine holes, creating glass filaments that are very thin, so thin they are better measured in microns. These threads can then be woven into larger swatches of material or left in the somewhat less structured although more familiar puffy substance used for insulation or soundproofing. This will depend on whether the extruded strands were made longer or shorter, and the quality of the fiberglass. Different resins may then be added to fiberglass once it is woven together to give it added strength, as well as allow it to be molded into various shapes. Common items made of fiberglass include swimming pools and spas, doors, surfboards, sporting equipment, boat hulls and a wide array of exterior automobile parts. The light yet durable nature of fiberglass also makes it ideal for more delicate applications, such as in