GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofing in Norbury
Norbury is largely made up of Edwardian terraces and 1920s and 1930s semi-detached houses, many with hipped roofs and clay or concrete tiles. Common jobs here include re-bedding ridge tiles, replacing slipped tiles and renewing fascias and guttering that have been in place for decades.
GRP, or glass reinforced plastic, is a polyester resin reinforced with chopped glass fibres to form a tough, 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 Norbury, call 07467 757 367.
Why Norbury Properties Need the Right GRP Fibreglass Roofs
Many Norbury homes have added rear extensions, garages, porches or dormers over the years, and these often carry small flat roofs that need a dependable covering. Fibreglass is a strong option, giving a seamless surface with no joints for water to get through.
Our GRP roofs are laid as a single-ply laminate over an 18mm OSB3 deck, then finished with GRP edge trims and a topcoat. Grey is the usual colour, with others available on request. Installed properly, a fibreglass roof can last 20 years or more and needs little attention beyond keeping its outlets clear. It also works well on balconies. We install GRP for homeowners in Tooting and Wimbledon too.
Norbury is roughly 17 miles from our head office in Staines, well within the area our roofers cover every week. 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 the London Borough of Croydon before work starts, and we are happy to talk this through with you.
Where We Fit GRP Roofs in Norbury
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.
Extension Roofs
Kitchen, rear and side extensions with flat roofs are ideal for GRP, giving a neat, seamless finish.
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.
Working Across Norbury and Neighbouring Areas
GRP Fibreglass Roofs near Norbury
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GRP Fibreglass Roofs in Norbury: Your Questions Answered
Can you replace a felt porch roof in Norbury with fibreglass?
Porch roofs are a good fit for fibreglass, which gives a neat, seamless finish. We strip the old felt, fit a new OSB3 deck if needed and lay the GRP with matching edge trims, usually in grey, though other colours are available.
What colours are available?
Most GRP roofs are finished with a grey topcoat, but other colours are available to suit your property.
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 Norbury?
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 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.
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 Norbury
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