Q&A about Fiber Glass

1.What is fiber glass?

A material made from very fine fibers of glass.

2.What are the different types of fiber glass?

When talking about fiber glass, people think of 2 different things. One is insulation like you might find around your house. The other type is fiber glass is what boat builders use as a reinforcing agent and it can come in a big roll.

3.Who are some of the manufacturers of fiber glass?

Owens Corning, PPG, and Fiberglass Industries make fiber glass in the US.

4. Where would I use fiber glass?

If you needed to build or repair a boat you would use fiber glass to do it.

5.Where is fiber glass used?

People use fiber glass insulation to insulate their homes. Fiber glass is also found in boats, cars, and in manufactured swimming pools.

6.Where can I purchase fiber glass for my project?

You can buy fiber glass at your local hardware store or from different internet vendors. Also, specialty shops (like for boat builders) might sell fiberglass. And if you need to order in bulk, you can order fiber glass directly from a manufacturer.