Old GRP Car Port Roof Refurbished with 20 Year Polymer System, Cardigan SA43

This Cardigan/Aberteifi car port was still structurally sound with a strongcentral taper for water drainage, yet the water flow was obstructed, causing pooling
This Cardigan/Aberteifi car port was still structurally sound with a strongcentral taper for water drainage, yet the water flow was obstructed, causing pooling
There was some moss around the drain, though not enough to cause such a lot of puddling
There was some moss around the drain, though not enough to cause such a lot of puddling
Clear areas of damage and wear were obvious
Clear areas of damage and wear were obvious
Larger patches of moss showed drainage problems were ongoing
Larger patches of moss showed drainage problems were ongoing
Lead flashing was easily peeled away, indicating poor adhesion
Lead flashing was easily peeled away, indicating poor adhesion
Downpipes were thoroughly cleared and stripped
Downpipes were thoroughly cleared and stripped
The entire roof was treated with a self-levelling mortar and screeding
The entire roof was treated with a self-levelling mortar and screeding
The roof was then re-screeded with a less viscous mix of leveling resin mortar.
The roof was then re-screeded with a less viscous mix of leveling resin mortar.
The Protec 20 year Fibreglass Reinforced system was laid
The Protec 20 year Fibreglass Reinforced system was laid
The roof was re-sanded and a superior finish applied
The roof was re-sanded and a superior finish applied
The finished car port roof
The finished car port roof

There's an idea we come across surprisingly often that GRP roofs cannot be refurbished - that it all has to be torn out and started again from scratch. We can tell you right now that this isn't true.

This GRP roof in Cardigan (Aberteifi), West Wales, was holding water, creating pooling that over time would seriously undermine the safety and structure of the roof. However, we were able to fully refurbish it, without ripping out the existing GRP and decking - saving a LOT of extra cost, as well as reducing waste and new materials.

Firstly, the entire roof was pressure washed with a commercial pressure washer. We then used an orbital sander and grinder to thoroughly remove stalks and wicks, and the existing lapped GRP matting that was obstructing water flow.

When that was completed, our special self-leveling resin mortar was poured, and a screeding level dragged over the roof, pulling the resin leveling mortar over the defections to fill out, smooth and create unimpeded flow.

This was then sanded and re-checked with a straight edge, looking for minute gaps. The whole was then re-screeded with a less viscous mix of leveling resin mortar.

We then laid the Protec 20 year Fibreglass Reinforced system, as well as the GRP matting, following the 'fall' of the refurbished roof.

Finally, we re-sanded the roof and applied a top coat to give a superior 'better-than-new' finish.

The puddles and ponding was totally eliminated, with as much material as possible salvaged from the existing roof - saving money as well as resources and the environment.

What now?

Call us today on 01970 610047 or drop us an email to find out how we can help with your roof!