INTRODUCTION GRP FIBREGLASS ROOFS - AFM is a new generation of Flat Roofing and the answer to hundreds of leaking Felt Roofs. This system is Long Lasting, Attractive, Cost Effective, Maintenance Free, Durable, Seamless System and more importantly it is Cold Applied (hence, no Blow Torch or Live Flames). This is the Safest method of construction and the Longest Lasting Roof system available.
PREVIOUS TRACK RECORD This system has a Proven Track Record as it has been used for many years to build Boats, Cars, Aircrafts, Architectural Mouldings and even Water Tanks.
SUITABILITY This system is most suited to Porch Tops, Bay Tops, Kitchen Extensions Roofs, Out House Roofs, Garage Roofs and other such applications. This system can be used to Sleeve Over Existing Felt Roofs, Roof Replacements, and New Builds or even to Transform Existing Flat Roofs in to Pitched Roofs.
SYSTEM ONE This Roof is Pre Fabricated in our 100,000 sqft Factory. The Pre Moulded unit is then transported to site and Dry Fixed. This method would generally be used in situations where there is, large quantities of exactly the same style, size and shape of buildings. The advantage of this method is that it can be installed through Damp Weather Conditions. (Similar system to our Porch Tops, See Home Page for Further Details)
SYSTEM TWO Note This system is applied on site with the building in situ and can only be applied in Dry Weather Conditions. Basic Method - (pls see Technical Data for Specification Sheet) - Existing top coat and uneven surface is removed.
- A Vapour Barrier and New Decking with Taper are fixed down.
- Decking is Sealed at Joints with a Woven Tape.
- Pre formed trims, trim supports and trim flashing is fixed to the deck (trims are purposely manufactured by our company). This is done to direct water, for water retention, water run off and Flashing.
- A Bonding Paste is applied to the Decking to ensure the Resins Bond to the Deck.
- A specially formulated Polymer Resin is applied to the Deck.
- A Very High Quality matting is applied to the polymer resin.
- Second coat of polymer resin is applied.
- A final coat of pigmented Flow Coat is applied to give the roof a Nice and Smooth finish.
- Fascias and Guttering can also be installed at the client’s request.
- All this is achieved without any heat, live flames or electric.
ADVANTAGES Completely Water Tight Very Attractive Maintenance Free Durable Roof Will Not Hold Water Guaranteed Research has shown this product could last up to 30 years Adds Value to your Property Fully Insulated Done Without any Live Flames or Electric |