GRP Fibreglass Flat Roofing in Roehampton
Roehampton is best known for the post-war Alton Estate, but it also has Georgian villas, university buildings and quiet streets of older family homes near Richmond Park. That mix means flat roofs on blocks and garages sit alongside pitched tile and slate roofs on houses.
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.
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 Roehampton, call 07467 757 367.
Where We Fit GRP Roofs in Roehampton
Balconies and Roof Terraces
With the right deck and topcoat, GRP can create a hard-wearing waterproof surface for balconies and terraces.
Dormer Roofs
GRP is lightweight and easy to form around upstands, making it well suited to dormer roofs on loft conversions.
Garages and Outbuildings
Replace tired felt on garages, sheds and outbuildings with a GRP roof that needs very little maintenance.
Porches and Bay Roofs
Small flat roofs over porches and bay windows can be finished in GRP with matching edge trims.
Flat Roof Replacement
We strip old felt or failed coverings, renew the deck where needed and lay a new GRP roof.
Extension Roofs
Kitchen, rear and side extensions with flat roofs are ideal for GRP, giving a neat, seamless finish.
GRP Fibreglass Roofs for Homes and Businesses in Roehampton
Garages, porches, extensions and dormers on Roehampton’s family homes often have small flat roofs, and fibreglass is one of the most reliable ways to cover them. A GRP roof is a single seamless layer, which leaves no joints for water to find.
Our installations use a single-ply GRP laminate over an 18mm OSB3 deck, with GRP edge trims and a topcoat. Grey is the standard colour, and other colours are available if you would prefer. A fibreglass roof that has been fitted properly can last more than 20 years. Larger flat roofs on blocks may be better suited to other systems, and we will advise on that honestly. We install GRP in Barnes and Wimbledon too, on balconies as well as garages.
Our Staines head office is about 12 miles from Roehampton, 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 Wandsworth Council before work starts, and we are happy to talk this through with you.
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Common Questions About GRP Fibreglass Roofs in Roehampton
Is fibreglass suitable for a Roehampton garage roof?
Garage roofs are well suited to GRP, which gives a seamless finish over a new OSB3 deck. It is hard-wearing and, when installed correctly, can last 20 years or more. We will check the existing structure before recommending it.
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.
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 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 Roehampton?
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 Roehampton
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