A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO

FIBREGLASS ROOFING

CONTENTSRoof Overview 1

Laying Boards 2

Trim Types 3

Fixing Trims 4

Dry Fit 4

Mixing Resin and Topcoat 5

Laminating 6

Applying Topcoat 7

Weather Conditions 7

Tools and Accessories 8

Welcome to the world of

a GRP roof, or even if you already have some experience, we hope that this guide will increase your knowledge of the

not a comprehensive installation manual. If

as well as MSDS for all the Premium materials and an extensive list of FAQs.

Alternatively you can contact one of our Technical Support Team during normal

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wish to take advantage of the fully documented 20 year Premium Warranty scheme you will need to complete

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WRITING AND GAP

SIDE UP

Wall Fillet(D type)

Flat Flashing(F type)

18mm OSB3 T&G 8 x 2 boards

Raised Edge(B type) Drip Edge(A type)

The Layers

Bandage(CSM)

Simulated Lead Flashing

(C type)

600gFibreglass Mat (CSM)

MatrixPremiumTopcoat

MatrixPremium

Resin

MatrixPremium

Resin

Fibreglass Mat (CSM)

Matrix Premium Topcoat

Matrix Premium Resin

Matrix Premium Resin

18mm OSB3 T+G

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3mm gap

Masking TapeBandage

LAYING THE BOARDS

Roof Size 5m2 10m2 20m2

600gm CSM 3kg 6kg 12kg

Resin 9kg 18kg 36kg

Topcoat 2.5kg 5kg 10kg

Catalyst @ 3%* < 345ml

A

Board

Use battens as needed

Matrix PU Trim Adhesive

TRIM TYPESDrip Edge (A types)

Wall Fillets (D types)Flashing (C types)

Raised Edge (B types)

Other Corners - use with D 260 / A 200 / B 260

Other Trims

Universal Corners - use with A 200 / B 260

External C3

Fillet to Trim C2(left and right)

Expansion Joint E 280

Simulated Lead Roll E34/45

External C1

Internal Angle AT195 Int

External AngleAT195 Ext

Flexible F300

Internal C3

Internal C4

Type A mm Use WithA 200 90 B 260A 170 65 B 230A 250 140 B 300

Type C mm Use With

C 100 100 WallFilletsC 100MT 100

Type D mm D1 mm Use With

D 260 135 110 C TypeFlashingsD 300 220 120

Type B A mm Use WithB 260 125 90 A 200B 230 105 65 A 170B 300 180 140 A 250

CMatrix PU Trim Adhesive

Board

D

D1

Board

Use battens as neededBA Board

Matrix PU Trim Adhesive

MT = Moisture Trap

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Board

FIXING TRIMS DRY FIT

Use 1 or 2 slate battens to stand trim into gutter

Measure and cut CSM as required.

with GRP.

overlap and sealed with Matrix PU Trim Adhesive.

Use Matrix PU Trim Adhesive on inside Overlap CSM

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5 LitreBucket

5 LitreBucket

20 kg

Premium

Resinor

Topcoat

MIXING RESIN AND TOPCOAT

You must add catalyst to resin and to topcoat –

How Much Catalyst ? Matrix Premium Resin and Topcoat

Temperature

Cold day (10OC min)

Cool day

Warm day

Hot day (30OC max)

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MatrixCatalyst

1 LitrePremium

Resin

1 LitrePremiumTopcoat

or 1Kilogram

It is important to add the correct amount of catalyst for a given temperature and to give you

the amount of catalyst you can control the speed of the process.

It is important to mix

thoroughly.

Replace lid on dispenser and catalyst

More catalyst

Less

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LAMINATINGHow to apply the laminate The order of work

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3

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Laminate any small detail such as pipework, trim overlaps, corners etc.

Laminate the main area of deck.

Allow to cure until you can walk on laminate

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Apply CSM – either 75mm

or pre prepared CSM rolls.

Apply more catalysed resin to CSM – allow to dwell for 60 seconds.

Consolidate with paddle roller (large or small as appropriate) to remove all air.

Apply catalysed resin with

detail work).

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APPLYING TOPCOAT

Short P

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ler

24Hours

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Brush Matrix Premium Topcoat into all the corners and crevices to ensure complete coverage. (Topcoat is not

roof watertight)

Mix Matrix Premium Topcoat with the catalyst.

WEATHER CONDITIONSYou must choose the right weather

Apply Matrix Premium Topcoat to the laminate and to the trims.

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Matrix Premium Zero Resin and Topcoat

Matrix Premium Resin and Topcoat

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SOME TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

and mixing sticks roller for Matrix Premium Resin application

Catalyst dispenser roller for Matrix Premium

Topcoat application

Extension pole(s)

Cutting knife

Sandpaper

Acetone for cleaning

Large and small consolidation rollers

Matrix Trim Adhesive and skeleton gun

Safety goggles and

5 Litres1 Litre

Acetone

Mat

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DisclaimerWhilst we make every effort to provide accurate information to assist in the application of

the materials are appropriately chosen and correctly applied. We make every effort to update

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