GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) was discovered in the late 1940’s. It was quickly adopted during the 1950’s and 60’s for a wide range of applications where its corrosive-proof properties, allied with its high strength and excellent appearance, soon proved to be invaluable.
Its first main application was for boat building where it gained acceptance in the 50’s and is still widely used today. The uses for GRP have since broadened to the extent that it has now become the standard material for the construction of small craft, water tanks, building cladding panels, roof lights and of course high performance waterproof coatings. In the last ten years a rpaid growth has occured in the GRP roofing industry as more ans more people realise the benefits or the GRP roofing system.
