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What is the difference between aluminium and fibreglass?

April 26, 2017Aluminium difference fibreglass

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What is the difference between aluminium and fibreglass?

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Fibreglass flagpoles have an outer gel coat and layers of glass fibre to build the thickness of the flagpole. The high white finish of a fibreglass flagpole is built into the gel coat and will not scratch off or peel away over time. Aluminium flagpoles unless specified are finished to a satin brushed exterior surface which will over time oxidise. The flagpole can also be anodised a silver satin finish or powder coated to avoid discolouration. Unlike fibreglass, aluminium will conduct electricity and earthing a flagpole made from aluminium is strongly recommended.