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Guidance notes have been provided for some of the most popular uses of fibreglass. Click the individiual links for detailed, step-by-step instructions.
1. Fibreglass covering a flat roof
Sheathing flat roofs using fibreglass is becoming more popular in the building industry and also by homeowners wanting to do the job themselves. The material is simple to apply and provides a tough, durable finish which can be permanently coloured.
Pre-formed edging trims and wall fillets are also available in 3 mt lengths. For an estimate of the cost of material; simply measure the area to be covered and give us a call. We will advise you of the cost and answer any questions you may have.
click here to see detailed guidance for laminating a flat roof
2. Using fibreglass to cover or construct a garden pond.
Fibreglass is popular with people wanting to build a garden pond to their own design. It provides a tough, durable finish which is waterproof, u.v. stable and can be permanently coloured.
Resin 491pa is recommended for the laminate; it is a high specification resin which is likely to give less water contamination problems once it has fully cured.
When sheathing a small pond, 2 layers of mat may be sufficient, but larger or deeper ponds may need more layers especially at the bottom.
Note : When the sheathing is complete, the pond should be left for 6 weeks to fully cure, the surface should be washed with diluted washing up liquid and rinsed out repeatedly before final filling. This process is essential if this is to be a fish pond.
click here to see detailed guidance for laminating a garden pond
3. Fibreglass covering a wet room or shower area
Sheathing wet rooms or shower areas to provide a waterproof membrane is becoming more popular in the building industry and also by homeowners wanting to do the job themselves.
The material is easy to apply and provides a durable, waterproof sheath onto the substrate, to which tiles can be adhered.
If the sheath is not being covered by tiles, a top coat should be applied to which a colour may be added. This top coat would be applied after the laminate has reached touch dry.
Adhesion to wood substrates with polyester resin is usually satisfactory for most purposes, however, if a more structural bond is required i.e. to support heavy tiles or panels, then the use of G4 primer on the substrate should be considered.
For an estimate of the cost of material; simply measure the area to be covered and give us a call. We will advise you of the cost and answer any questions you may have.
Please now see “Guidance notes on laminating a wet room”
click here to see detailed guidance for laminating a wet room
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