The use of non-metallic composites floor gratings in offshore platforms is driven by the need of increased component life in corrosive environments. As a result, these floor gratings contribute to a lower demand of maintenance and greater operational continuity. However, these composite materials have limitations when are exposed to high temperatures. The application of these floor gratings on ships and floating offshore platforms is subject to the acceptance of Classification Societies rules. One of the requirements is to demonstrate that the gratings retain a significant level of mechanical integrity during and after a high temperature exposure, as a fire scenario. In Brazil, in the mid - 90s, polyester resin was chosen as matrix for composite floor gratings. Nowadays, for open decks on oil exploration platforms where groups of people are likely to assemble such as temporary safe refuge or lifeboat embarkation area, due to more restrictive safety criteria as smoke density, gas toxicity and mechanical integrity in fires, only phenolic-based gratings are acceptable. This study aims to evaluate and compare the mechanical behavior of two composite materials after being exposed to a thermal degradation. One material consists of an isophthalic polyester resin and the other of a phenolic resin. Thermogravimetric analysis was applied to evaluate the thermal stability of materials. Evaluation of flexural mechanical properties of these composites, as received and after being exposed to 250 Celsius degrees, were performed. The microstructures of the two polymeric glass fiber-reinforced composites were characterized using optical microscopy and also by scanning electron microscopy.