What Are the Benefits of Using FRP Garden Bench Patti Over Wood or Metal?
Outdoor Seating (Public Places, Parks, Gardens, Residential Societies, School Grounds, and Resort Areas) is important to us. Garden Benches have been exposed to Sun, Rain, Humidity, Dust, and Pollution, so it is essential to consider what materials are used to create the bench. Traditionally, wood and metal have been the most commonly used materials to create Garden Benches; Unfortunately, both materials have limitations regarding durability, maintenance, and overall long-term cost.
Now We Have a Superior Alternative: Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Garden Bench Patti provides the most durable, weather resistant, maintenance free and therefore gives the longest service life of any modern Outdoor Seating Solution.
This blog will go into detail to review; How FRP Garden Bench Patti Outperforms Wood or Metal Garden Benches, By Delivering Long-lasting, Less Expensive, Higher Safety & Aesthetic Values, and Environmental Advantages.
Understanding FRP Garden Bench Patti
The FRP Garden Bench Patti refers to slats or seat panels that are made from Fibre Reinforced Plastic, which is a composite made by adding glass fibre to a polymer resin. The result is a very strong but lightweight material that is corrosion-resistant.
FRP Bench Pattis were designed explicitly for outdoor use, so they must withstand both the elements and time, while also being able to provide comfort.
Drawbacks of Wood and Metal Traditional Materials
The drawbacks of wooden and metal benches must be understood before evaluating the benefits of FRP.
Wooden Garden Bench Issues
Decay, rot, and insect infestation (termites) are all huge problems with wooden benches. They will absorb moisture from rain or water from watering plants and swell up and crack. They also need to be polished, painted, or varnished often (1-2 year intervals). Wood will lose its color and deteriorate when exposed to UV rays. The life of wooden benches is short in outdoor settings (approximately 5-10 years).
Metal Garden Bench Issues
Rust and oxidation will occur with metal benches and are very common in areas with humid and coastal climates, like those found in Florida. Metal benches get extremely hot to the touch on sunny days. To prevent them from rusting, an anti-rust coating must be applied, and they must be periodically repainted (2-4 year intervals). The weight of the bench can also make it difficult to move, and with time and exposure to the elements, the edges can become sharp as the metal rusts.
With the above problems associated with maintaining wooden and metal benches, the cost of maintaining them will be higher, resulting in less long-term value for the benches.
Key Benefits of Using FRP Garden Bench Patti
- Exceptional Weather Resistance
FRP Garden Bench Patti has one of the most significant benefits, which is that it is extremely durable in any climate or weather condition. It’s also resistant to corrosion due to metallic materials, such as steel, and will not absorb moisture from the atmosphere as natural wood does.
They also hold up to:
- Heavy rain
- Heavy levels of humidity
- Extreme variations in temperature, hot and very cold
- Long periods of sun exposure
Therefore, FRP benches can be used in virtually every kind of climate, including coastal and industrial locations.
2. Corrosion and Chemical Resistance
The natural resistance of FRP to corrosion and a wide range of chemicals makes it very applicable for use in several applications, including:
- Coastal Regions
- Industrial Areas
- Public parks location with exposure to Pollution
Other products, such as metal benches, corrode due to moisture entry and pollution from the air. FRP products do not corrode, and therefore keep their structural integrity and appearance for years with little or no deterioration in quality.
3. Low Maintenance Requirements
Municipalities and facility managers have some of the same issues regarding maintenance. However, because FRP Garden Bench Patti requires such a low level of care, this is less of a concern with wood and metal benches.
- FRP does not require painting or polishing
- FRP does not require rust treatment
- FRP is easy to clean using a mild detergent and water.
The absence of termites and mildew problems associated with wood and metal benches will reduce long-term maintenance costs significantly.
4. Long Service Life
Compared to traditional materials like timber, which may only last several years, and metal, which will need regular maintenance and repair, FRP products will remain functional for 10 to 20 years or even longer if properly maintained. As such, FRP is seen as a good investment for the future.
5. Lightweight Yet Strong
Due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, FRP provides exceptional amounts of strength in comparison to its overall size and weight. In addition to being lightweight, FRP products can support heavy loads.
There are several advantages to FRP, including:
- Simply transport and install
- Save labor costs
- Less pressure on the support and bench frames
While FRP is lightweight, it does not fall short in terms of load-bearing ability.
6. High Safety Standards
Safety considerations are important for any type of public seating; the FRP Garden bench has multiple safety benefits:
- No sharp rusty edges (as is often the case with metal benches),
- No split edges (which is common with wooden benches),
- Non-conductive material makes the benches safe for use during times of lightning risk, and
- Fire-retardant grades are available for FRP benches.
7. UV Resistance and Color Stability
The FRP bench is manufactured using UV-stabilized resin, which prevents UV rays from causing fading and cracking. The metal, however, will peel, chip away, and corrode; the FRP product maintains its aesthetics.
Some other benefits of FRP benches are multiple color options, no need to repaint regularly, retains the smooth finish of the product, etc.
8. Design Flexibility and Aesthetic Appeal
Flexibly designed with visual attractiveness; therefore, it can be shaped, textured, and otherwise finished into different styles; however, FRP will be durable, and can be finished to resemble wood products. Many different aesthetic possibilities are available for the designer.
- Wood grain finish
- Smooth or matte appearance
- Custom finishes and sizes
Because of the ability to customize designs so easily, FRP can provide a contemporary option with a traditional look and feel.
9. Cost-Effective in the Long Run
Cost Savings Over Time – Although FRP Garden Bench Patti has a higher initial cost than basic wood or metal garden benches, in terms of total life-cycle costs, it has a much lower total life-cycle cost than either wood or metal garden benches.
The life-cycle total savings being covered by FRP stem from three sources, including:
- Very little upkeep is needed on FRP.
- FRP has a longer lifespan than Wood or Metal benches.
- FRP products need considerably less replacement than wooden and metal benches.
Because of these three savings, FRP is more competitively priced compared to both Wooden and Metal benches as time goes on.
10. Environmentally Friendly Choice
The ecological benefits of FRP’s durability will result in less use of timber since FRP is manufactured from other sources, thus preserving forests that would usually be cut down to make wooden park benches.
Using FRP will reduce the amount of waste created because most products will not have to be thrown away or replaced nearly as often, because they will last longer than most other products do.
FRP can be made with recycled materials, which helps promote sustainability.
Using FRP complements an organisation’s overall sustainability goals and resource conservation efforts.
Comparison Table: FRP vs Wood vs Metal
Feature | FRP Garden Bench Patti | Wood | Metal |
Weather Resistance | Excellent | Poor | Moderate |
Corrosion / Rust | No | No | Yes |
Termite Resistance | Yes | No | Yes |
Maintenance Required | Very Low | High | Medium |
Lifespan | 10–20+ Years | 3–7 Years | 5–10 Years |
Safety | High | Medium | Medium |
Cost Over Time | Low | High | High |
Where Are FRP Garden Bench Pattis Used?
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic or FRP (Patio/classification) benches are growing in popularity because they are exceptionally durable. Also, they have a contemporary look.
FRP benches can be found:
- In Parks and Gardens (the public sector),
- In Residential Communities,
- Within the Education System (Schools/Colleges).
- At Transportation Sites (Bus Stops/Train Stations),
- In Locations Promoting Tourism (Resorts/Leisure Centres), and
- In Businesses/Industries.
Due to all of these characteristics, fiberglass benches are appropriate for use in both private and public spaces.
Why FRP Will Be the Future of Outdoor Bench Seating
With more cities developing a smart infrastructure focused on sustainable development throughout the city’s everyday life, there continues to be an increasing demand for low-maintenance, durable, weather-resistant outdoor furniture products. It is with this goal in mind that we manufacture our FRP Garden Bench Pattis.
When compared with traditional outdoor bench products made from wood or metal, FRP benches offer greater benefits due to fiberglass being used as the primary material when constructing benches. These benefits include: Safe and Easy to Use, Variety of Designs Available, Corrosion Resistant, Affordable Prices, Wide Range of Color and Style Options.
Conclusion
The advantages of FRP Garden Bench Patti when compared to timber or metal benches are apparent with regard to the durability and low maintenance of FRP products as well as their length of service, weather resistance, and corrosion. Traditional timber and metal benches may work in some cases; in most outdoor applications, traditional timber and metal benches will not perform as well.
FRP Garden Bench Patti has been designed to meet the demands of outdoor seating and is a cost-effective solution for Parks, Gardens, Public Spaces, Commercial Landscapes, etc. Investing in FRP will provide better durability and safety to you and your business, while providing savings in the long run.