A portico is more than just a porch; it's a statement. It's the architectural flourish that adds grandeur, character, and a welcoming focal point to any property. While traditional materials like stone and timber have their charm, Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), also known as fibreglass, has emerged as a superior choice for modern porticos. GRP offers the classic look of traditional materials with the modern benefits of durability, low maintenance, and ease of installation that make it an increasingly popular option for homeowners looking to enhance their home's curb appeal.
But with so many styles, sizes, and considerations, how do you choose the best GRP portico for your home? This complete guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from the benefits of GRP to practical installation tips, and crucial dos and don'ts.
Why GRP? The Unbeatable Benefits
Before diving into the specifics of choosing a portico, let's understand why GRP is such a fantastic material for this application:
Is there a benefit to adding magnetic secondary glazing to your windows in the summer? People often leave getting their secondary glazing until the winter months when the cold is already beginning to bite. The addition of secondary glazing in the summer however offers several key benefits. Here are the main advantages during warmer months:
People often associate Secondary glazing with reduces solar heat gain by creating an insulating air gap between the original window and the secondary pane. This helps to keep indoor temperatures cooler making rooms for comfortable during hotter times
The improvement in comfort you can achieve by reducing room temperatures makes it less likely that you will need to rely so much on fans or even air conditioning devices.
This will in turn lower the energy charges for these electrically powered devices.
Pergolas are a fantastic addition to any garden. Visually they provide a stylish outdoor feature which can be customised with furniture and accessories to make a fabulous dining area or a comfortable and relaxing sitting area.
While a pergola will create partial shade and serve as the perfect spot for relaxing or entertaining, they can have more practical limitations. The biggest one homeowner’s face is that traditional pergolas, with their open-roofed designs, offer little protection from the elements. This leads to the pergola being less practical should the weather change, which the British weather is well known to do. The rafters can provide the perfect perching point for birds which can produce a lot of mess on your furniture below it. The good news? You can easily and economically upgrade your pergola by adding a roof which will make it more versatile, weather-resistant, and usable all year-round.
In this blog, we will explore the benefits of roofing your pergola and walk through
