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GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic - Fibreglass) is an immensely versatile material which combines lightweight with its inherent strength to provide durable weather resistant finish with a variety of surface texture and an unlimited colour range available. Almost any complexity of shape, surface appearance or scale of work is achievable and it is both non-corrosive and non-conductive which can be made to achieve a fire rating which complies to BS476.
Glass is an ideal reinforcing fibre for plastics. It is one of the strongest of materials (the ultimate strength of a freshly drawn single filament of 9-15 microns diameter is about 3.5GPa). Developments in glass fibre technology mean that glass reinforcements are now available in a wide variety of styles and formats, suited to diverse applications in many industrial sectors. Manageable into any shape, with an experienced tradesperson, it offers superb resistance to the elements and has a long life span. Boats, water tanks, baths and pond linings to name a few are made from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP).
Schools - Hospitals - Offices
Building Extensions - Local Authorities
Domestic & Commercial - For New & Existing Roofs
Variety of Colours & Finishes - Specialist Tradesmen
No Subcontractors - Will Not Crack, Split or Bubble
No Seams or Joints
You can see from the table below that it is more cost effective over the long term to have GRP Fibreglass products. Many boats made with the same materials over fifty years ago are still seaworthy and still in use today. It is seamless unlike felt roofs, even top quality felt, that has many seams for water to penetrate.
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Price per m2 |
Approx Lifespan |
Price /m2 /Year |
Cheap Single
Layer Felt |
£30 |
5 Years |
£6 |
3 Layer Felt
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£50 |
10 Years |
£5 |
GRP
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£80 |
50 Years |
£1.60 |
The above figures are an example only and do not constitute an offer to supply materials or services at an agreed price. Prices are based on an National average of prices quoted by numerous contractors installing various products, and are intended as an example of the approximate costs you would expect to pay for the various materials available. Clients are urged to obtain a free of charge site survey and quotation from reputable or recommended contractors for any planned projects. Prices examples and comparisons are based on figures obtained at the time of publication.
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