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GRP Over-Roofing System for Roof Refurbishment

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Introduction
The patented FILON Over-Roofing system has been proven in countless diverse applications throughout the UK – from factories and industrial units to leisure centres, retail stores and local authority housing. Utilising durable profiled GRP sheets, it is designed to provide a quick, trouble free and economical solution, whatever the condition of the existing roof.

Fast, easy installation
FILON’s Over-Roofing System is supplied to match most existing roof profiles. The patented Profix spacer is unique and is designed for easy installation.

The economical solution
Low-cost FILON Over-Roofing saves on-site time to further reduce installation costs.

Asbestos and metal profiles
Most asbestos fibre cement roof profiles can be matched. Subject to enquiry, FILON Over-Roofing may also be used for metal trapezoidal profiles.

Minimal weight – no planning requirement
FILON Over-Roofing is very lightweight yet strong and is manufactured to the same profile as the existing roof. It therefore requires no additional structural supports.

Considerably extends the life of the building
FILON Over-Roofing can make building refurbishment a cost-effective alternative to redevelopment.

Improved insulation
Glass fibre quilt can be incorporated into the system to improve insulation values.

Installation costs are minimised
FILON Over-Roofing is a one-fix system, providing significant savings on installation time.

Proven in use
FILON Over-Roofing has been proven in hundreds of applications around the UK, for clients including: British Steel; Royal Mail; Granada TV; Jewsons; Rolls Royce; Comet; Marks & Spencer and many, many more.

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About us

For more than 50 years, Filon Products Ltd has been at the forefront of the GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) industry supplying GRP sheets and cladding for roofers for roof lighting, providing essential natural daylight into the building. In addition we also supply flat roofing products and components, valley gutters and accessories for domestic housing, flat sheet products for signage and other applications.

With knowledge, innovation and technology, Filon Products are able to produce GRP rooflights to match over 900 metal and asbestos sheet profiles, mainly for industrial and agricultural buildings as well as any other refurbishment works for commercial or domestic premises.

Our knowledge and technical abilities are renowned throughout the industry. Our experienced technical and sales teams will be more than pleased to answer any rooflight queries.

GRP ROOFLIGHTS & SHEETS
Since the late 1950’s Filon Products has led the development of GRP profiled sheets, taking advantage of the light weight & extreme durability of GRP.

REFURB OVER-ROOFING
Available to match most existing profiles, our lightweight GRP Over-roofing system provides an outstanding solution for cost-effective refurbishment of asbestos cement roofs.

V-FLOW VALLEY TROUGHS
V-Flow GRP valley troughs provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional lead roof gutters. Options are available for wet or dry fixing (with or without mortar).

SIGNAGE
FILON mpGRP brings the unique advantages of glass reinforced polyester to the traffic signs marketplace & offer a range of excellent advantages over conventional aluminium signs.

In addition to GRP products for rooflighting, roofing, signage and other applications, we also offer a range of ancillary products like our ground breaking Fixsafe system which is creating a safety revolution in the roofing industry by allowing profiled sheets to be fixed without operatives accessing fragile roof areas.

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Articles/Press Releases

15/03/2024 - Patent Protection is granted 🛡
New from January 2024, our innovative design is now safeguarded by a patent, assuring you that you are only using a product from a reputable and trusted manufacturer.
12/01/2024 - 2023 you were a blast 💥
2023 is drawing near to an end, so there’s no better time than to reflect upon what has been a truly fulfilled year. Let’s take a look at the best bits!
11/01/2023 - New Heritage Valley is a ‘game changer’ for plain tile & slate roofs
‘Innovation’ is a word that tends to be over-used these days. However, GRP roofing products specialist Filon Products is receiving widespread accolades for its new Heritage Valley design, which breaks important new ground in the pitched roofing sector.
28/10/2021 - Long-term investment from Filon strengthens its sector diversity, whilst providing Mayan with the support it needs to “fund its growth plans” and further develop its offering.
Filon Products has announced a significant, long-term investment into Mayan Roofing Systems, with the goal of establishing Mayan as “the UK’s most innovative roofing system company.”
15/01/2016 - Refurbishment of fragile asbestos roof at Coleg Cambria
At Coleg Cambria, Wrexham’s higher education college, the existing asbestos cement roof had been starting to fail and leaks were damaging the roof structure and placing high value machinery at risk.
03/11/2015 - Filon daylighting creates the perfect conditions for cows that milk themselves!
Over 300 square metres of Filon FAIRs (Factory Assembled Insulating Rooflights) double skin GRP rooflights have been installed on a new, high technology cow shed with integral milking parlour units at Knott Oak Dairy Farm in Ilminster, Somerset.
17/07/2015 - Refurbishment of roofs and canopies at the iconic Byker Wall estate
When special profiled GRP sheets were required for a refurbishment programme at the Byker Wall Estate in Newcastle upon Tyne, there was only one manufacturer that fit the bill.

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Very helpful staff.

By Lakhbir Kalirai - 09 January 2024

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I've dealt with Filon Products for a number of years now. I have always found them to be professional, integral and friendly to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any of my business associates.

By Grant Nicholson - 11 January 2023

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