GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofing in Newmarket
Newmarket is the home of British horse racing, with period houses, terraces and many stable yards and stud buildings around the town. As well as homes, we can repair roofs on outbuildings and commercial premises.
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.
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 Newmarket, call 07467 757 367.
Why Newmarket Properties Need the Right GRP Fibreglass Roofs
Plenty of Newmarket properties have small flat roofs tucked behind the main building: rear extensions on terraces, porches on period houses, and garages or stores in and around stable yards. These are ideal spots for a GRP fibreglass roof, which forms one seamless surface with no joints for rain to work through.
We lay a single-ply GRP laminate over an 18mm OSB3 deck, then finish with GRP edge trims and a topcoat, usually in grey though other colours are available. A properly laid GRP roof can last 20 years or more, which makes it a sensible choice for a yard building you do not want to keep revisiting. Dormers and balconies suit it too. We fit GRP roofs for customers in Newmarket and across to Soham.
Newmarket is looked after by our second office, which covers Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Rutland and the surrounding 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 West Suffolk Council before work starts, and we are happy to talk this through with you.
Where We Fit GRP Roofs in Newmarket
Porches and Bay Roofs
Small flat roofs over porches and bay windows can be finished in GRP with matching edge trims.
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.
Extension Roofs
Kitchen, rear and side extensions with flat roofs are ideal for GRP, giving a neat, seamless finish.
Dormer Roofs
GRP is lightweight and easy to form around upstands, making it well suited to dormer roofs on loft conversions.
Covering Newmarket and Nearby Areas
GRP Fibreglass Roofs near Newmarket
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Burwell
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Soham
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Fulbourn
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Waterbeach
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Milton
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Haverhill
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Linton
- GRP Fibreglass Roofs Cambridge
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Common Questions About GRP Fibreglass Roofs in Newmarket
Is a GRP roof suitable for a garage or tack room in Newmarket?
Yes. GRP fibreglass works well on garages, stores and small yard buildings because it is seamless and hard-wearing. We lay it over an 18mm OSB3 deck with proper edge trims and a topcoat, and a well-fitted GRP roof can last 20 years or more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is GRP better than felt for flat roofs in Newmarket?
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.
Get a GRP Roofing Quote in Newmarket
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