LOCWID’s new eco-friendly fibre reinforced polymer roofing technology
View(s):Traditional flat roofs have long been the bane of the construction industry. They are slow to install and once finished are extremely heavy, adding deadweight to the roofing structure and possible damage.
Now, Ceylon LOCWID High-Tech Building Materials (Pvt) Ltd, says it has introduced a modern and eco-friendly solution to the problem; Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) panels and sheets at a competitive price. This is a product of Qinhuangdao LOCWID New Material Technology Company Ltd and Qinhuangdao Songhe Composite Materials Development Company Ltd.,
Chamara Danthanarayana, Operations -Director of Ceylon LOCWID High-Tech Building Materials (Pvt) Ltd., explained. “LOCWID roofing products are super light yet extremely strong flat roof structures, with a unique versatility for architectural applications and favoured for traditional styled housing. They are a reliable alternative for traditional asbestos, aluminum, PVC and Zink coated roofing products, providing high impact resistance, which withstands long exposure to extreme weather conditions, acid and termites while adding an extra ambiance.”
In a media release, the local distributor said LOCWID has over 70 per cent of a world market share in FRP products covering more than 75 countries including the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, India, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Azerbaijan.
As the world number one manufacturer of FRP products, the brand has proved its quality in various industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, Shipping Industry, town and country planning, and architectural construction. In addition to the roofing products the company also specializes in FRP wall panels, anti aging wind resistant FRP gutters, GFRP sheets, FRP decorating panels, truck body sheet and artistic decorative sheets, the release said.
The product line is available in 0.8mm to maximum, with an average operating pressure of 32000 PSI, capable of safely supporting normal foot traffic and the weight of maintenance workers. Customers can choose from the wide range of profiles with different colours, including tile red, green and blue.