UK-MANUFACTURED INDUSTRIAL ROOFLIGHTS/SHEETS
Filon has been supplying high-quality, industrial rooflights to the building and construction industry for more than 60 years. Our profiled rooflights are made from glass reinforced polyester resin (GRP) – also known as fibreglass – with unique light diffusing additives that scatter light to provide effective daylighting without hot spots, excessive glare or shadow. Available in over 900 different profiles, our products are designed to match all current and most discontinued asbestos cement and metal roofing profiles.
ABOUT OUR PROFILED GRP SHEETS
Filon Profiled GRP sheets have been designed to meet the diverse demands of the horticulture industry and help you create the most ideal growing environment.
This cost-effective, long-lasting and reliable roofing application maximises balanced light diffusion whilst protecting your products from the elements.
Manufactured from specially developed GRP using polyester resins and glass reinforcement matting, we can create GRP sheets that boast unrivalled benefits, including:
- Maximum impact resistance
- Extreme versatility
- Ease of installation and handling
- High corrosion and fire resistance
- Outstanding durability yet extremely lightweight
To prevent yellowing, enhanced UV and weathering protection is provided by Filon Protect, a special polyester film surface, incorporated during the manufacturing process.
The combined properties of our horticultural GRP sheets open the door to a wide variety of uses within the sector. The profiles can be used for complete claddings on multi-span, tunnel and pitched roof greenhouses and garden centres, providing a durable and long-lasting option for commercial growers. The sheets can also be fixed to steel, aluminium and timber cloches and cold frame structures which help extend the growing season of plants by protecting them from the elements.
BENEFITS OF OUR HORTICULTURE GRP SHEETS
Exceptional light diffusion
Filon GRP sheets provide excellent light diffusion, reducing glare and hot spots whilst ensuring plants are evenly illuminated.
They also provide a high transmission of photosynthetic wavebands which are essential for plant growth. These qualities ensure plants receive the full spectrum of light they need to grow and thrive.
Highly Durable
Our range of horticultural GRP sheets are known for their impact resistance and extreme durability which is essential for protecting against falling debris or other external hazards.
GRP ensures a long lifespan and reduces the need for frequent maintenance and replacements, compared to traditional polyethene applications.
Guaranteed protection
Filon GRP sheets are resistant to common greenhouse pesticides and organic and chemical fertilisers.
They are also rot and vermin-proof, and virtually opaque to UV light which can cause leaf burn, ensuring maximising protection at all times.
Resistant to weather extremes
To combat diffuse climates, our range of horticultural GRP sheets have been designed to remain unaffected by extremes of temperature from –20ºC to +100ºC.
WHY CHOOSE FILON AS YOUR PREFERRED SUPPLIER?
Our experience and industry-leading product offering are there to help you build structures with outstanding physical, environmental and safety properties. As a company we boast:
- More than 60 years’ experience
- Leading industry standards
- ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditation
- Global supply
Find out more about our business and the products we have available, or contact our team today.