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Installation: Working with a GRP roofing kit is relatively straightforward, and fitting a GRP roof is well within grasp for a confident DIYer or qualified professional. The process involves a number of steps, including applying resins, topcoats and other elements from the kit using brushes and rollers. We’d suggest having more than one person to hand when fitting a GRP roof. Appearance: Whilst not offering the grand aesthetics of pitched roofing materials such as traditional tiles, roofing felt will still offer a smart, clean finish when installed correctly, with multiple colour options available. As described earlier, felt is a great covering for any type of flat roof. Wondering “how do you put roofing felt on a flat roof?” Well, just follow the steps in our ‘how to felt a flat roof’ section. Can you felt a flat roof? Great For: A fantastic all-rounder, self-adhesive felt is best suited to small or medium-sized residential projects. These include sheds, garages, extensions, and more. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with it! Bitumen flat roof felt is affordable and provides a great waterproofing result. The longevity of the roof depends on the quality of the materials used.

Alternatively, another excellent resource is our replacing roof felt under tiles cost guide. This article is also bursting with tips and guidance to help with your project. Due to every job having different project specifications, prices can vary significantly drastically. The cost of raw materials such as lead is a significant factor. If you are concerned with the importance of fire-resistant materials used in your home, you will be glad to know that GRP is manufactured using fire retardant topcoats and resins.

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A gas torch is a vital tool in laying a proper felt roof. Properly applied, the torch allows the roof to be completely sealed, making for a cost effective and durable roof. It’s a skilled process, and involves playing with a lot of heat. We strongly recommend hiring a professional rather than doing this yourself – if you make a mistake the risk of hurting yourself or severely damaging your property are extremely high. So, if you're wondering how to torch on felt, carry on reading. Durability: Whilst not the most durable flat roofing material, a felt roof still provides an effective watertight seal, and will resist severe weather and temperatures, as well as suffer moderate impacts without issue. Leak free:you will have peace of mind knowing that the GRP roof is 100% leak-free and should last a lifetime as long as it was installed by a professional. A GRP flat roof is an excellent solution to those who are tired of encountering leaks every so often. You can then position the second layer of felt over the first. Make sure you flatten the felt, removing any air bubbles, then nail it in place. An experienced roofer may decide that they can gently lift the tear or split without creating any further damage to the felt; they might just go ahead and do that and clean the area underneath. Next, the roofer will start filling the space underneath the lifted split with a powerful adhesive and hold it down. A bitumen compound is used to fill any bigger spaces.

Cure It mixing ratios are adapted to suit variations in temperature allowing year-round installation, even when temperatures drop to 0°C, by using the specially formulated Extra Cold resin. Measure twice before cutting your felt to size. Human error is always a risk when using a tape measure so be certain you have measured correctly.More often than not, you can take care of leaks and splits on your felt roof with the help of flat roof sealant for leaks. Once you’ve cleaned and dried the affected area, simply apply two layers. If you are concerned about extreme weather conditions such as high winds, rain, ice, and snow, you’ll be glad to know that a GRP flat roof can endure it all. Boat manufacturers often use GRP, which is a testament to how robust material is extreme weather conditions. Great For: As you might have guessed, we’d only suggest shed felt be used on garden sheds or similar outbuildings such as pergolas, or perhaps door canopies. GRP, also known as fibreglass roofing, is a fantastic flat roofing material. Able to withstand almost anything Mother Nature (or anyone else) throws at it, a GRP roof will truly stand the test of time. What’s more, GRP is notably lightweight, and offers a clean finish when installed correctly. Most often supplied in the form of GRP roofing kits. Longevity: An EPDM roof can be expected to last for 40-50 years, with very little maintenance or repairs required across this time.

A Cure It roof is a Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) fibreglass roofing system. Constructed from a GRP laminate, it has a specially formulated liquid roofing resin and reinforcement mat. Suitable for complex shapes, the material is cut to suit the roof and, again, no heat is required! The Cure It flat roof materials come with a 20-year guarantee. The heat-regulating effect keeps your building cool in summer and warm in winter – saving on your energy bills! The sound-reducing properties of a green roof means they are chosen to provide more peace and quiet. Not only do they provide protection from noisy aircraft/traffic, but also heavy rainfall or hail, which can cause problems on a flat roof.Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) flat roofs, often referred to simply as fibreglass flat roofs, are gaining in popularity thanks to their durability and aesthetic appeal.