Simple and Economical Over-roofing System
The patented FILON Over-roofing system has an incredible range of benefits for building refurbishment – from time and cost savings to reduced environmental impact and more.
Our refurb over-roofing products have been proven in countless diverse applications throughout the UK and Ireland – from factories and industrial units to leisure centres, retail stores and local authority housing. Utilising durable profiled GRP sheets, FILON Over-roofing is designed to provide a quick, trouble-free and economical solution for a new waterproof skin over an existing roof, whatever its condition.
Benefits of FILON GRP Over-roofing
Time
Building refurbs can take time, but FILON’s Over-roofing system can save you some in a number of ways:
- Matches most existing roof profiles
- Patented Profix spacer designed for fast and easy installation
- No planning requirement
- Removes the need to strip off existing roof coverings
Cost
Budgets are always a concern in any refurbishment project. FILON Over-roofing:
- Is low-cost
- Has a One-fix system that significantly reduces installation time and cost
- Eliminates considerable cost of asbestos removal, handling and disposal
Minimal weight
FILON Over-roofing is lightweight yet strong, and is manufactured to the same profile as the existing roof. It therefore requires no additional structural supports. As the weight of the system is less than that of the potential water absorbed by the existing asbestos cement and fibre cement sheets, there is no requirement for structural calculations. The building will have carried heavier loads under saturation before, but the existing sheets won’t get wet again.
Minimal disruption on-site
Fixed from the outside, FILON Over-roofing allows total roof refurbishment to be carried out with minimal disruption to building occupants.
Extends the life of the building
Our over-roofing system can make building refurbishment a cost-effective alternative to redevelopment with guarantees of up to 30 years depending on the sheet weight selected:
|
Over-Roofing Sheet Type |
Thickness & Nominal Weight |
Reinforcement | Application |
Durabilty Guarantee |
|
OP24E for Main Rooflights CE24E for Rooflights |
1.3mm 2.3 – 2.4kg/m2 |
Single Layer |
Used for normal roof areas that are not subjected to high wind loads, foot traffic or other abnormal loads. The roof should still be treated as fragile once installation is completed. |
12 years |
|
OPDR24E for Main Roof CEDR24E for Rooflights |
1.3mm 2.3 – 2.4kg/m2 |
Double Layer |
May be used in areas of higher wind loads or to provide an increased safety factor. |
20 years |
|
OPDR30E for Main Roof CEDR30E for Rooflights |
1.7mm 2.9-3.0kg/m2 |
Double Layer |
May be used in areas of higher wind loads or to provide an increased safety factor. |
25 years |
|
Opaque Supasafe E for Main Roof. Translucent Supasafe E for Rooflights |
2.3mm 4.0-4.3kg/m2 |
Triple Layer |
May be used to provide optimum safety and load resistance. |
30 years |
For more information please discuss the project with our Technical Department.
Improved insulation
Glass fibre quilt can be incorporated into the system to improve whole roof insulation values.
Asbestos and metal profile matching
Most asbestos fibre cement roof profiles can be matched. Subject to enquiry, FILON Over-roofing may also be used for metal trapezoidal profiles.
Why Choose FILON for Refurb Over-roofing?
FILON Over-roofing products have been proven in hundreds of applications around the UK, for clients including:
- British Steel
- Royal Mail
- Granada TV
- Yorkshire Water
- Jewsons
- Rolls Royce
- Comet
- Marks & Spencer and many, many more
Find out more about the over-roofing products we have available, or contact our team today.