Why it matters: New composite materials offer the prospect of lasting ... For framing, it cuts the price in half compared with steel or aluminum, but it only lasts half as long.

FRPs are composite materials made from a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer ... carbon fibre used in composites have an overall lower density than engineering metals like steel and aluminium. They can ...

Broadly, a composite different materials put together that make something new ... For framing, it cuts the price in half compared to steel or aluminum, but it only lasts half as long. For many decking ...