GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofing in Berrylands
Berrylands is a quiet suburb of 1930s semi-detached homes between Surbiton and New Malden. Tiled hipped roofs, chimney stacks and flat-roofed garages and extensions are what we are usually asked to look at here.
Glass reinforced plastic, known as GRP or fibreglass, combines polyester resin with chopped glass fibres to create a strong, waterproof laminate. Originally popular in boat building for its strength and resistance to corrosion, it has become a leading choice for flat roofs.
A typical GRP roof we install has an 18mm OSB3 deck, a single-ply fibreglass laminate, GRP edge trims and a durable topcoat. Finished this way, the roof is lightweight and seamless, copes well with hot and cold weather, and can last more than 20 years.
Most GRP roofs are finished in grey, but other topcoat colours are available if you want the roof to match your property. For a free GRP roofing quote in Berrylands, call 07467 757 367.
Where We Fit GRP Roofs in Berrylands
Garages and Outbuildings
Replace tired felt on garages, sheds and outbuildings with a GRP roof that needs very little maintenance.
Flat Roof Replacement
We strip old felt or failed coverings, renew the deck where needed and lay a new GRP roof.
Balconies and Roof Terraces
With the right deck and topcoat, GRP can create a hard-wearing waterproof surface for balconies and terraces.
Porches and Bay Roofs
Small flat roofs over porches and bay windows can be finished in GRP with matching edge trims.
Dormer Roofs
GRP is lightweight and easy to form around upstands, making it well suited to dormer roofs on loft conversions.
Extension Roofs
Kitchen, rear and side extensions with flat roofs are ideal for GRP, giving a neat, seamless finish.
Local GRP Fibreglass Roofs Specialists in Berrylands
Older felt coverings are still found on many of the flat-roofed garages and rear extensions in Berrylands. GRP fibreglass is a good replacement when these roofs start to split, blister or hold water after heavy rain.
We lay a single-ply GRP laminate over an 18mm OSB3 deck, with GRP edge trims and a topcoat. The finish is usually grey, although other colours are available. Because it is seamless, there are no joints to fail, and a properly installed GRP roof can last 20 years or more. It also suits dormers, porches and balconies, so it works for many kinds of home improvement. Putting down a new deck lets us deal with any soft or rotten boards before the new roof goes on. We fit GRP roofs in Surbiton too.
Our Staines head office is about 10 miles from Berrylands, and we regularly work on homes and businesses across the area. Most like-for-like roof work does not need planning permission, but if your property is listed or in a conservation area it is worth checking with the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames before work starts, and we are happy to talk this through with you.
Roofers Serving Berrylands and the Surrounding Area
GRP Fibreglass Roofs near Berrylands
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs New Malden
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Surbiton
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Kingston upon Thames
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Coombe
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Worcester Park
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Thames Ditton
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Chessington
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Stoneleigh
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GRP Fibreglass Roofs FAQs for Berrylands
How long will a GRP roof last on a Berrylands garage?
A properly installed GRP roof can last 20 years or more. On Berrylands garages, we fit it over a new 18mm OSB3 deck and finish it with GRP trims and a topcoat. Keeping outlets clear will help the roof perform well.
Can GRP be laid over my existing flat roof?
Usually we strip the old covering and check the deck. If the deck is damaged or not suitable, we replace it with new OSB3 boards before laying the GRP.
What is a GRP fibreglass roof?
GRP stands for glass reinforced plastic. Resin and glass fibre matting are laid over a timber deck to form a single seamless, waterproof layer, finished with edge trims and a topcoat.
How much does a GRP roof cost?
It depends on the size of the roof, the condition of the deck and access. We will look at the roof and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
Is GRP better than felt for flat roofs in Berrylands?
GRP is seamless, so there are no joins for water to get through, and it does not need the regular maintenance that older felt roofs do. It is a popular upgrade when a felt roof fails.
What colours are available?
Most GRP roofs are finished with a grey topcoat, but other colours are available to suit your property.
Get a GRP Roofing Quote in Berrylands
Thinking about replacing a flat roof? Talk to us about GRP fibreglass and get a free, no-obligation quote.
Call 07467 757 367 or email info@highlineroofing.co.uk