A fibreglass flat roof has many benefits when compared with other flat-roofing options, and also offers new possibilities for your indoor space. This article will highlight some of them.
A traditional felt flat roof you might find on a shed or garage has a lifespan of around 10 years and can be damaged by stone chips, birds, strong winds and hot sun. On a well-built shed or brick or block-built garage, a fibreglass flat roof is not affected by these common occurrences and can easily last 35 years.
A fibreglass flat roof can be laid on a strong OSB board surface at a slight incline for water egress. The fibreglass matting is rolled out and taped to seal the adjoining pieces. Preformed fibreglass corners and trims are fixed. Then the resin is poured and rolled out to thoroughly bind into the fibreglass matting. When this is dry, the coloured topcoat gives the extra strong, weatherproof finish. The topcoat is available in a variety of colours.
It is the same process as in boat-building, so you can appreciate how tough a surface it creates. It is strong enough to walk on, so the roof itself can be used as a balcony or roof patio with the addition of embedded sand. If chips should occur, they can usually be easily repaired. It won’t distort in the hot sun.
Instead of a conservatory, why not have a sun-room? This could be built with brick or timber piers and nice, big windows. With a fibreglass flat roof, it can be easily insulated and form an indoor space that can be enjoyed throughout the year and will last a lot longer than a traditional conservatory too.
An old, cold shed or outbuilding can be transformed into a hobby workshop or studio or office with a fibreglass flat roof. The option to line out and insulate makes it a much more pleasant space to spend hours in, no matter the weather.
For a flat-roofed garage, a conversion with a fibreglass flat roof is an easy option.
The photo shows a fibreglass flat roof we fitted that is also a balcony walkway.