GRP Flat Roofing

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GRP or Fibreglass roofing is one of the best, reliable ways to weatherproof flat, pitched or barrel-vaulted roofs.

Its low-maintenance and quality materials make it one of the most cost-effective roofing methods available.

What does a GRP flat roof involve?

Materials required to fibreglass a flat roof include;

• Roofing Resin 
• Fibreglass Matting

Using resins is becomming increasingly common for DIY, GRP Flat Roofing, Car Repairs, Boat Repairs, Swimming Pool Restorations and Product Custom Mouldings.

But which one should you use: Polyester or epoxy resin? We have compiled some of our top tips starting with four questions you should ask yourself to determine which resin suits your needs best.

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What material will the resin to be applied to?

This is a really important question if you want to achieve a perfect chemical bond. It is important

Why choose Fibreglass for Pond Lining?

Using fibreglass/grp to build a pond is one of the most reliable, efficient and durable pond-building processes. Once the right technique has been followed and materials applied correctly, a fibreglass pond can last more than 20 years. Choosing fibreglass for your pond will leave you with a smooth surface once the topcoat has been applied, acting as a sealant. Once the matting is cured underneath, it will work in tandem with the concrete structure of the pond to provide strength.

Getting started

You can Order Fibreglass Boat Supplies Online Today!

Fibreglass has been used in the Boat Repair industry for many years thanks to its durable and versatile properties. It is used primarily as it is so light weight and strong. During the course of its lifetime, all fibreglass boats will undergo maintenance to keep the boat looking its best and to ensure maximum protection. Common boat repairs undertaken by the customers of FibreGlassDirect are in relation to small cracks, gelcoat discolouration and patching small holes.

For the purposes of this boat repair article we will focus on patching a small hole in a fibreglass boat.

What materials do you need?

• Resin (

If you already know that GRP is the best product for you, you can Order GRP Online Today!

Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) is a composite material commonly known as fibreglass. Composites are materials combined from two or more materials with different physical or chemical properties to create a material with characteristics of both materials. GRP is a composite made from resin and glass, which results in a strong lightweight product. The glass is in the form of either chopped strand mat, woven roving or glass strands. Aramid or Carbon fibres can be used when additional strength is required for advanced applications.

GRP can be used for a multitude of applications as it is extremely adaptable and versatile. From Flat

Have you ever wanted to know how to repair a camper van? Camper van exteriors are mostly made of reinforced plastic parts, allowing repairs that most DIY enthusiasts can easily undertake.

Using Fibreglass and Polyester Resin materials are the most common and efficient way of repairing a camper van. It can be used to repair cracks and holes in the fairing or leaks in the roof.

Why choose fibreglass for camper van repairs

Fibreglass, once mixed with a thermosetting resin such as Polyester or Epoxy resin, will provide a strong and long lasting reinforcement to efficiently repair dings and roof damage to a camper van.

Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) is very lightweight and has almost no limit regarding the way it can be shaped.

Fibreglass is also a very cost efficient way of repairing a van, compared to traditional repair materials. It also allows different types of finishes (textures and colours) that will fit perfectly with the rest of the van.

Clear Casting Resin is a great way to unleash your creative side and create some decorative pieces.

The clear casting resin supplied at FibreGlassDirect is a Polyester Resin and as the name suggests it is clear when applied and clear when cured.

Compared to other Casting Resins such as Polyurethane or Clear Epoxy, Polyester Casting Resin is far more cost effective without compromising on quality. Both Clear Polyester casting and Clear Polyurethane have excellent UV resistant properties. 

Applying Clear Casting Resin

Our Clear Resin is slightly different from other Polyester Resins that we offer. The catalyst addition for clear resin is 1% (e.g. 10ml for every 1kg of catalyst) at room temperature. This is slightly different when compared other Polyester Resins which require 2% catalyst addition.  The reason