Are you looking to bring more light into your warehouse, workshop, stables or outbuilding? The solution could be GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) rooflights, a solution that provides enhanced lighting without increasing power usage.
GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) rooflights are translucent roofing panels designed to allow natural light into buildings, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and therefore lowering utility bills. This makes them a popular choice in both commercial and agricultural settings. Made from fibreglass-reinforced plastic, GRP rooflights provide high light transmission, typically between 85% and 92%, while being lightweight, durable, and resistant to weathering.
GRP Rooflights, an Excellent Roof Lighting Solution
Energy Efficiency
By allowing natural daylight to enter a building, GRP rooflights reduce the need for artificial lighting, helping to reduce electricity consumption. This is especially beneficial in large commercial, agricultural, and industrial buildings where energy costs are a significant expense.
Durability and Resistance
GRP rooflights are resistant to corrosion, which makes them ideal for buildings exposed to harsh weather conditions. With a typical life expectancy of around 30 years, they are a long-lasting solution.
Versatile Design
GRP rooflights are available in various profiles to suit different roofing types, such as box profile, corrugated, and fibre cement. This flexibility means that, whether the building uses modern standing seam roofing or older styles of roofing sheets, the GRP rooflight panels can be seamlessly integrated without compromising the aesthetics or functionality of the structure.
Common Applications
In the UK, GRP rooflights are widely used in agricultural, industrial, and commercial buildings. They are particularly common in warehouses, factories, and farm buildings where ample natural light can improve working conditions and productivity. Domestic use is less common but GRP rooflights can be found in conservatories, garages, and home workshops.
GRP rooflights are available with different fire ratings, ensuring that they can meet specific safety standards, depending on the application. Rooflights with the standard Class 3 fire rating are commonly used in agricultural and commercial buildings, but panels with higher ratings are also made to order by most manufacturers.
Overall, GRP rooflights provide an efficient, cost-effective way to brighten spaces while reducing energy costs, making them a smart investment for many UK properties.
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