Why Use Fiberglass for an Above Ground Conduit System?
Many construction firms try different materials for their above ground conduit system. Some use PVC coated steel, while others use Rigid Metal Conduits (RMC) or Rigid Galvanized Steel. But one option has become much more popular recently, and that’s because it’s safer, economical, and durable. This new option is fiberglass, and it’s simply better in many ways.
In some ways fiberglass offers the same benefits as other conduit systems made with other materials. One shared benefit is that these conduits also provide a more secure form of housing for electrical and data transmission lines. Fiberglass also has the same thermal expansion rate as RMC, which means they expand the same way when faced with extreme temperature.
But there are key differences as well. If you find the right fiberglass...