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Coating a new or existing roof for resistance and durability involves a lot of different products and materials, which can be confusing to find and purchase.
Here at Rawlins Paints we’ve put together the Bullet Roof GRP Kit with everything you need to apply the Bullet Roof GRP roof coating system to existing flat roof refurbishment or new projects, from small porches to large domestic and commercial projects of any size by local authorities, architects, and major building contractors throughout the UK.
Components that aren’t included, such as GRP Trims, are also listed further below so that you can add them to your order at checkout.
Uses include:
- Extensions
- Summer Houses
- Garages
- Green Roofs
- Bay Windows
- Dormers
- Bespoke Detail
- Porches
- Architectural Projects
- Simulated Lead Finishing
The specially developed resin system accommodates everyday structural expansion and contraction and can be moulded and shaped into even the most complex of architectures.
- Long term
- Leak free
- Value for money
- Durable
- Attractive
- Maintenance-free
- Can be cold-applied (no blow torches or live flames)
- Storm and frost-proof
- Available in 350+ colours on request (extra costs and longer lead times may apply)
- 25 year product guarantee (when installed by a competent and trained Bullet Roof GRP contractor)
- Please ensure that you follow the installation guide to use the Bullet Roof GRP Kit – available by clicking here.
Quick Links
Kit Contents
Please ensure that you follow the installation guide to use the Bullet Roof GRP Kit – available by clicking here.
Click on the individual items below to visit their respective product pages for more information, to download technical and safety data sheets, and to purchase individually.
Materials & Tools
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 5lt Bullet Roof GRP Acetone | x 1 |
| 1kg Bullet Roof GRP Hardener | x 2 |
| 1040mm x 33m Roll of Bullet Roof GRP Chopped Strand Matting | x 1 |
| 10kg Bullet Roof GRP Roofing Resin | x 1 |
| 20kg Bullet Roof GRP Roofing Resin | x 1 |
| 10kg Bullet Roof GRP Roofing Topcoat | x 1 |
| Bullet Roof Consolidating Paddle Roller 70x21mm | x 1 |
| Bullet Roof Consolidating Paddle Roller 225x21mm | x 1 |
| 3″ Roller Frame | x 1 |
| 3″ Roller Sleeves | x 3 |
| 6″ Roller Frame | x 1 |
| 6″ Roller Sleeves | x 4 |
| 2″ Brushes | x 2 |
| 4″ Brushes | x 2 |
| 10lt Buckets | x 2 |
Bullet Roof GRP Acetone
5lt
A solvent cleaner for liquid roof resin or topcoats – be sure to read the data sheets found in the attachments tab on the product page before using.
Bullet Roof GRP Hardener
1kg
Used for roofing applications such as hand lay-up, spray up, centrifugal casting, filament winding, polyester concrete, etc, Bullet Roof GRP Hardener is particularly suitable for gel coat curing, and its low viscosity makes it ideal for airless spray-up techniques with external mixing.
Roll of Bullet Roof GRP Chopped Strand Matting
1040mm x 33m
Glass fibre matting used to reinforce and bind the roofing system.
Bullet Roof GRP Roofing Resin
10kg & 20kg
A specially formulated polymeric coating for roof applications.
Bullet Roof GRP Roofing Topcoat
10kg
The specially engineered polymeric surface coating is designed to withstand all the elements that a roof may encounter.
Available in 350+ colours on request(extra costs and longer lead times may apply)
Bullet Roof Consolidating Paddle Rollers
70x21mm & 225x21mm
Rollers for applying Bullet Roof coatings.
What Else You’ll Need
| Item |
|---|
| Decking Boards |
| Fixings (screws/nails) |
| Masking Tape |
| Bullet Roof GRP Trims |
| Bullet Mega Mastic |
| Power Tools – power saw, cordless screwdriver or drill, hand grinder, electric sander |
| Hand Tools such as saw, screwdriver, hammer, Stanley knife/scissors, tin snips, mastic gun, mixing tools |
| Sandpaper |
| Sweeping brush |
| Gloves/PPE |
| Hand Cleaner |
These are not included in this kit and will need to be purchased separately at our online store, with specifications as per the installation guide.
Materials & Tools
Bullet Roof GRP Trims
Delivering a quality thick gauge finish around the edges and details of a roof, GRP Trims aren’t included in the Bullet Roof GRP Kit but can be ordered in 16 different shapes, sizes and configurations from our online store here.
Bullet Mega Mastic
With a unique hybrid polymer formulation that contains no solvents, Bullet Mega Mastic bonds, seals and fills almost anything without a primer, even when wet or fully submerged. Not included with the kit, if required it can be found on our online store here.
What Is GRP?
GRP Stands for ‘Glassfibre Reinforced Plastic’, more commonly known as ‘Fibreglass’; a very strong and robust material – up to seven times the flexural strength of steel – GRP is very lightweight with the high energy absorption properties, making it the material of choice for racing cars and boats, bathtubs & even aeroplanes.
Key Application Steps
Please ensure that you follow the installation guide to use the Bullet Roof GRP Kit – available by clicking here.
Step 1 – Preparation and Deck Fitting
Remove the old roof and re-deck with Structural T&G OSB.
Step 2 – Edge Trims Fitted
Fit GRP Trims, available in a wide range of shapes, sizes and configurations from our online store.
Step 3 – Lamination and Cure
Resin and strand matting applied and allowed to cure, ready for sanding.
Step 4 – Topcoat
Topcoat formulated to give a good even layer.
Click To Buy
The Bullet Roof GRP Kit is available to purchase right now from our online store – if you require more information, our technical team are standing by to answer your questions and queries. Give them a call on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected].