Our Ethos – For Fibreglass Structures
Attention to detail
Our Ethos – For Fibreglass Structures
As a leading fibreglass moulding company our primary objective is to enable the economic manufacture of exceptional quality GRP/Fibreglass mouldings – with a high degree of precision. We devote the same attention to detail and project management to all projects regardless the size or cost. Our reputation for product excellence is easily identified by the quality of workmanship demonstrated.
Our Maintenance team offer on-site and in-house repairs, saving expense as opposed to buying new. Why replace when you can repair? We believe our clients deserve value for money.
History of GRP
GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastics) was discovered in the late 1940s. It was quickly adopted during the 1950s and 60s for a wide range of applications where its corrosive-proof properties, allied with its high strength and excellent appearance, soon provided to be invaluable. Its first main application was for boat building, where it gained acceptance in the 50s and is still widely used today. The uses for GRP have since broadened to the extent that it has now become the standard material for the construction of small craft, water tanks, building ponds and pools, roof lights and of course high performance waterproof coatings. In the last 10 years a rapid growth has occurred in the GRP industry as more and more people realise the benefits of GRP.
GRP Durability/Expectations
A survey of GRP buildings by the BRE (Building Research Establishment) in 2001 found the condition of several GRP buildings around 35 or 40 years old to be structurally sound.
We have a qualified team of installers who are all experienced in the design and construction. Whatever is your requirement, you are guaranteed that we will deliver an excellent service.
• No joins or seams improve watertight protection
• Fibreglass is a very hard wearing material
• prices are comparable to felt roof installations but with a much longer guarantee
Production - Glass Reinforced Plastic
Thames Composites Ltd work with Glass Fibre, Carbon Fibre, and Aramid, producing mouldings in Polyester, Epoxy, Vinyl-ester and Phenolic Resins using hand-lay, press moulding, resin injection and vacuum bag technologies.
Glass Reinforced Plastic, commonly known as GRP or sometimes FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic), is a composite laminate of glass fibres in a polyester resin matrix. GRP is a highly versatile material used in buildings for exterior cladding panels and as fully structural load-bearing elements including buildings or roofs. It can be used to make roofing infill panels, drainage components, interior and exterior decorative features. It can be made translucent or opaque and can be used for door and window frames, for waterproof membranes and as form-work for concrete structures.
We can manufacture specifically for your requirements, producing mouldings in Polyester, Epoxy, Vinyl-ester and Phenolic resins. Thames Composites Ltd panels are available with an antimicrobial based on silver technology which inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi and Thames Composites Ltd are dedicated to producing high quality products with total traceability of raw materials and on-time deliveries.
If you have any queries regarding our work, for an on-going project or conceptual idea, please contact us with any questions you have…