Why Use GRP For Roofing Features?
Over a period of more than 20 years in the GRP roofing and architectural features industry, there have been many advances in the manufacturing process and use of GRP within the construction sector. An abbreviation for ‘glass reinforced polyester’, GRP is a light, durable and astonishingly tough constructional material which can be molded and fabricated into all manner of products. GRP is a composite of a resilient durable resin with an immensely strong fibrous glass. Polyester resin is the main component and just as concrete may be reinforced with steel rods polyester resins may be reinforced with glass fibers to form GRP. The benefits of a very strong and light weight construction material are particularly relevant when designing and manufacturing structures and roofing features. GRP has opened up many new avenues for Architects and creative designers, its unique physical properties allow it to be easily tooled, molded and manufactured to meet almost any specification. The final finis
