GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofing in Great Shelford
Great Shelford is a popular village south of Cambridge with period cottages, large Victorian and Edwardian houses and newer detached homes. Roofs here range from old clay tiles and slate to modern concrete tiles.
GRP, or glass reinforced plastic, is a polyester resin reinforced with chopped glass fibres to form a tough, waterproof laminate. It was first widely used for boats because it is flexible and does not corrode, and it is now one of the most popular flat roofing systems.
Our GRP roofs are typically built from a single-ply GRP laminate over an 18mm OSB3 deck, finished with GRP edge trims and a protective topcoat. Finished this way, the roof is lightweight and seamless, copes well with hot and cold weather, and can last more than 20 years.
Grey is the most popular topcoat, though we can offer other colours to keep the roof in keeping with your building. For a free GRP roofing quote in Great Shelford, call 07467 757 367.
Where We Fit GRP Roofs in Great Shelford
Balconies and Roof Terraces
With the right deck and topcoat, GRP can create a hard-wearing waterproof surface for balconies and terraces.
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.
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.
Porches and Bay Roofs
Small flat roofs over porches and bay windows can be finished in GRP with matching edge trims.
GRP Fibreglass Roofs in Great Shelford: What We See Locally
Larger homes in Great Shelford often have flat roofs over rear extensions, garden rooms, garages or balconies, and these deserve a covering that lasts. GRP fibreglass gives a seamless, hard-wearing finish that suits newer detached homes and sits discreetly behind older ones.
We lay a single-ply GRP laminate over an 18mm OSB3 deck and finish with GRP edge trims and a topcoat. Grey is most common, but other colours are available. A properly installed GRP roof can last 20 years or more, and it is ideal for balconies, dormers and porches as well as extensions. For prominent roofs on period houses, we will also discuss whether a traditional option would suit better. GRP roofs are available in Great Shelford and Milton.
Our second office serves Cambridgeshire and the neighbouring counties, so Great Shelford is part of our regular working area. Like-for-like roof work does not usually need planning permission, but if your property is listed or in a conservation area it is worth checking with South Cambridgeshire District Council before work starts, and we are happy to talk this through with you.
Covering Great Shelford and Nearby Areas
GRP Fibreglass Roofs near Great Shelford
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- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Milton
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GRP Fibreglass Roofs in Great Shelford: Your Questions Answered
Can a GRP roof be used on a balcony in Great Shelford?
Yes. GRP fibreglass suits balconies well because it is seamless and hard-wearing. We lay it over an 18mm OSB3 deck with GRP edge trims and a topcoat. Properly installed, it can last 20 years or more.
How long does a GRP roof last?
A properly installed GRP roof can last for over 20 years and shows very little sign of wear in that time.
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 colours are available?
Most GRP roofs are finished with a grey topcoat, but other colours are available to suit your property.
Is GRP better than felt for flat roofs in Great Shelford?
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.
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.
Get a GRP Roofing Quote in Great Shelford
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