The BBA Certificate has been awarded Filon Products Ltd. covering the Contract M2/36703 for Assessment of Filon's Valley Troughs and Flashings, which has now been successfully completed.

Filon Products Ltd. have been given this award for their Flex-trim product, which allows GRP to be fixed to UPVC. This unique concept also allows other products to utilise this process giving an excellent and pristine finished to roof edges.
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The BBA have advised Filon Products Ltd. that the Contract M2/36703 for Assessment of Filon's Valley Troughs and Flashings is now complete and it is envisaged that a new certificate will be issued. For confirmation and latest progress update please feel free to contact Nisha Sharma on 01923 665368 direct at the BBA.

Filon Supaplate is a uniquely formulated GRP flat sheet which has been developed as a base product for the production of all types of signs and signage. The product is seen as a competitive alternative to aluminium, which is used extensively in signage.

The exceptional qualities of Filon Supaplate make it ideal for permanent traffic, road, commercial and industrial sign applications. The product has been developed with significant improvements in ridgidity and strength, plus it is very robust and will withstand extreme conditions. One of its special characteristics is that unlike aluminium it has no scrap value, thereby eliminating the constant problems of theft.

The new sheets called Filon Filonite are produced in two standard profiles - Filonite S is a sinusoidal profile and Filonite T is a trapezoidal profile. Both profiles are manufactured to the same GRP specification, creating an extremely strong, lightweight and versatile product, ideal for the DIY and domestic market.

With the product being sold through the Filon network of distributors, all fixings and fillers required will be available from the distributor, along with the full range of sheets which come in lengths of 1.5 metres, 2 metres, 2.5 metres and 3 metres, in packs of 10.

The product is considered to be superior to many similar products on the market, lasting in excess of 20 years maintenance free and significantly longer when looked after.

In order to meet the growing demand for PDF facilities, Filon have transcribed their Profiles Book onto the website, thereby providing immediate availability on the range of sheet profiles and product shapes the Company can manufacture to meet customer requirements.

The Profiles Book is a key document in providing detailed information on many sheet profiles, some of which are obsolete, produced by the fibre cement and sheet metal manufacturers.

The range of what can be manufactured is extensive and if any sheet profile or shape required is not displayed in the Profiles Book, please contact Filon Technical Services Department for more information, advice and guidance.

Filon have obtained the rights to sell the Akraplast Sun Modul Curvo patented polycarbonate glazing system, and the system will be marketed in the UK as Filon Finesse.

The product's leading edge technology makes it the ideal solution for domed skylights and barrel vault rooflights in commercial, industrial and agricultural buildings. Plus, its wide use of application makes the product also perfectly suited for sports complexes eg stadiums, gymnasiums, swimming pools, etc., as well as arcade walkways, service station forecourts, and many other areas where natural clear light is a requirement.

The uniquely designed multi-walled polycarbonate panels, the patented jointing system of self carrying steel channels locked together with a polycarbonate clip profile, make the Filon Finesse a cost effective, high quality solution for barrel vault lights.

The Filon Tecnaflex Flat Roofing System combines the known benefits of GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) with the latest technology in fixing concepts. This combination gives fast, safe and easy installation with low lifetime costs and good eco-profile.

The Tecnaflex System utilises a unique mobile anchor plate (MAP) fixing which allows the roof covering to be adhered without piercing of the substrate. The fixing also allows the roof to move.

The floating design is ideal for use on virtually any type of roof deck and may be installed in both 'warm' and 'cold;' roof construction. The design also takes out the problems of splitting and cracking associated with other flat roofing systems.

The Tecnaflex System comes with specially designed edge trims which combine UV stable 'gel' coloured face finishes with specially prepared textured inner flanges designed to provide a durable bond to the resin flow coat top surface.

The system also takes into account both thermal and structural movement between the roof deck and the GRP roof covering, whilst allowing easy egress of moisture vapour.

The whole system is supplied by Filon Products and incorporates the stainless steel MAP fixings and austenitic screws along with factory produced sheets and trims.

The Tecnaflex System when installed by fully trained operatives carries a 25 year guarantee.

BRE Certification has been applied for.

The Tecnaflex System is expected to exceed 50 years lifespan.

Filon Products ensure through their test and development programme that all Filon GRP sheeting complies with the current UK Legislation and Regulation requirements.

Filon sheets achieve the appropriate non-fragility classification when tested in accordance with the industry standard ACRM 001:2000. Full details can be found in the datasheet "Filon Rooflights for Roofing and Cladding including Filon Fermacore."

In addition, Filon sheeting has been tested in accordance with BS476 Fire Tests Parts 3, 6, and 7, and test certificates are available for the range of sheet weights produced up to and including Filon Supasafe and all fire grades up to Class 0.

Contracts have been completed and others are ongoing that include Filon Fermacore triple skin rooflights within the building construction. Both site assembled built up rooflights and factory assembled rooflights have been used.

The feedback from contractors and clients is very positive. The site assembled rooflights are easy and quick to fix, and the triple skin factory assembled rooflights are handled and installed in exactly the same manner as for double skin rooflights.

These Filon rooflights, designed to meet the needs of the new Regulations for the Conservation of Fuel and Power (Part L, England and Wales, and Regulation 22, Part J, Scotland), are now proving themselves to be an effective solution.