GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofing in Linton
Linton is a historic village with a conservation area full of timber-framed and brick cottages, plus newer homes on its edges. Older roofs here need repairs in matching clay tile and slate.
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.
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. The result is a lightweight, seamless roof that handles temperature extremes well and can last for over 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 Linton, call 07467 757 367.
Where We Fit GRP Roofs in Linton
Extension Roofs
Kitchen, rear and side extensions with flat roofs are ideal for GRP, giving a neat, seamless finish.
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.
Porches and Bay Roofs
Small flat roofs over porches and bay windows can be finished in GRP with matching edge trims.
Why Linton Properties Need the Right GRP Fibreglass Roofs
Behind many of Linton’s traditional frontages there are flat-roofed rear extensions, garages, porches and dormers, and those are the places where a GRP fibreglass roof works well. It allows a durable modern roof on parts of the house that are less visible, while the main pitched roof keeps its clay tiles or slate.
Our fibreglass roofs consist of a single-ply GRP laminate on an 18mm OSB3 deck, with GRP edge trims and a finishing topcoat. The result is seamless, so there are no joints to fail, and grey is the usual finish, though other colours can be chosen to suit the setting. A properly laid GRP roof can last for over 20 years. For listed buildings or homes in the conservation area, it is worth checking with the council before replacing a roof covering. We also fit GRP roofs in Great Shelford and Cambridge.
Alongside our Staines head office, we have a second office covering this part of the country, including Linton. 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 South Cambridgeshire District Council before work starts, and we are happy to talk this through with you.
Covering Linton and Nearby Areas
GRP Fibreglass Roofs near Linton
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GRP Fibreglass Roofs in Linton: Your Questions Answered
Will a GRP roof look out of place on my Linton extension?
Usually not, as flat roofs on rear extensions are rarely visible from the street. GRP is normally grey, but other colours are available if you want a more subtle finish. If the house is listed or in the conservation area, it is sensible to check with the council first.
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 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.
Is GRP better than felt for flat roofs in Linton?
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.
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 Linton
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