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Stormking FAQ's

Why choose Stormking GRP products to supply your building site?

Stormking provide a large range of off-site manufactured GRP building components, delivered free* to your building site, when you need them.

Many of our products are BBA Certified, allowing you to have the confidence our products are independently assessed to meet current building regulations and controls.

Are Stormking products guaranteed?

All Stormking manufactured products carry a 2-year guarantee. Find out more in the Tech Hub area.

GRP Bay Window Roofs

Why are Stormking GRP Bay Window Roofs different?

Stormking are the only manufacturer who have obtained BBA Certification, this is the only independent accreditation to satisfy current Building Regulations.

How long will Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) last?

The current independent research established the durability of GRP products to be in excess of 50 years.

Will GRP discolour or fade over its lifetime?

Stormking only use the finest pigment additives and coatings, like all external finishes they will be affected by weathering and ultra-violet rays. Over a long period of time this will cause some slight fading on the areas exposed to the sunlight. With minimal care and maintenance GRP products will remain in pristine condition for many years.

GRP Bin Store Doors

What makes GRP Bin Store Doors different from wooden doors?

Stormking’s range of StormDoors – GRP bin store doors, either single or double, are made from robust Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and offer a long lasting maintenance free product.

Are StormDoors easy to install?

All Stormking StormDoors are made to measure, to the customers specification, ensuring they will fit exactly into the door way opening. They are supplied as complete units and can be quickly and inexpensively installed.

How long do StormDoors last?

The ‘Building Research Establishment’ (BRE) carried out an investigation in 2003 (IP 10/03) to establish the durability of GRP and concluded that service lives of 60 to 100 years can be obtained.

Can I add optional extras to my StormDoors?

Stormking provide a range of optional extras to add to your StormDoor, including locks, hinges, ironmongery and aluminium louvres or vents.

What colours are StormDoors available in?

Stormking can colour match your StormDoor, using the RAL colour system and palette**.

For more information speak to the team on sales@stormking.co.uk with your enquiry.

GRP Columns, Pillaster & Porticoes

What makes the Stormking Column & Portico range different?

Stormking’s Columns and Portico ranges are manufactured using modern manufacturing technologies by our UK team of specialist operatives.

How long will GRP last?

The current independent research established the durability of GRP products to be in excess of 50 years.

Will GRP discolour or fade over its lifetime?

Stormking only use the finest pigment additives and coatings, like all external finishes they will be affected by weathering and ultra-violet rays. Over a long period of time this will cause some slight fading on the areas exposed to the sunlight. With minial care and maintenance GRP products will remain in pristine condition for many years.

GRP Kneelers, Posts & Brackets

What makes our Stormking GRP Kneelers unique?

All Stormking GRP Kneelers are made to be part of a door head or door canopy design. In certain circumstances GRP Kneelers can be ordered separately to update an existing product, as they can be manufactured in any colour in the RAL Colour Palette**.

Are Stormking GRP Kneelers & brackets structural supporting items?

No, our range of brackets and GRP Kneelers are not structurally supporting items, they are only used for decorative purposes, as all Stormking wall mounted products have been designed to be self-supporting.

Will GRP discolour or fade over its lifetime?

Stormking only use the finest pigment additives and coatings, like all external finishes they will be affected by weathering and ultra-violet rays. Over a long period of time this will cause some slight fading on the areas exposed to the sunlight. With minial care and maintenance GRP products will remain in pristine condition for many years.

COPEKING® coping system

What's the difference between COPEKING® and stone coping?

COPEKING® is produced using modern manufacturing methods, allowing it to be a realistic looking alternative to traditional stone coping.

How easy is COPEKING® to install?

COPEKING® has been designed to be cost-effective and simple to install, reducing the number of specialist skills needed onsite.    

How much maintenance does COPEKING® need?

COPEKING® is virtually maintenance free, being a dry fit fixing system, which incorporates state of the art engineering with modern lightweight materials.

Is COPEKING® fast to install?

COPEKING® can be installed 75% faster than traditional coping and is safer at height, due to its lightweight construction.

GRP Dormers

What makes the Stormking Dormer range different?

Stormking are the only manufacturer who have obtained BBA Certification, this is the only independent accreditation recognised by Building Control to satisfy current Building Regulations.

What ‘U’ values are the Stormking dormer roofs?

We only use a sprayed foam insulation which provides a range of ‘U’ values, we can design the internal structure to suit the value that you require. Choosing our WARMADORMA© design will provide ‘U’ values and Psi values for the highest Code levels.

How easy are Stormking Dormer units to offload & install?

Every Stormking Dormer includes sacrificial lifting beams, by using a telly hoist or forklift the roofs can be transported and installed easily on site.

What makes Stormking WARMADORMA© different from our standard dormer ranges?

Stormkings WARMADORMA© range of dormers have been manufactured to be increasingly thermally efficent. This is supported through our BBA Accreditation, available to view/download in the Tech Hub area.

GRP Entrance Door Canopies

Why are Stormking Entrance Door Canopies different?

Stormking are the only manufacturers who use Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) techniques in the manufacture of most of our entrance door canopies. RTM gives a higher quality finish, is safer to handle on-site and better for the environment.

What sizes of GRP entrance door canopies are available?

Our standard GRP entrance door canopies ranges can be manufactured up to 5m long and with a 1.5m projection. Larger sizes can be bolted together on-site, as required. Please contact sales@stormking.co.uk to discuss your enquiry.

How long will GRP last?

The ‘Building Research Establishment’ (BRE) carried out an investigation in 2003 (IP 10/03) to establish the durability of GRP and concluded that service lives of 60 to 100 years can be obtained.

GRP Soffits - Cornice & Dentils

What's the difference between traditional cornices and GRP cornices?

All Stormking’s GRP cornices are produced using modern manufacturing methods, allowing them to be a realistic looking alternative to traditionally installed woodern cornices.

How easy are Stormking cornice and dentil products to install?

All Stormking’s GRP dentils, cornices and dentil canopy soffit panels have been designed to be cost-effective and simple to install, reducing the number of specialist skills needed onsite.    

How much maintenance do GRP cornice and dentil products require?

All Stormking GRP cornice and dentil products are virtually maintenance free, which incorporate state of the art engineering combined with modern lightweight materials, make for a superior finish.

Are GRP cornice & dentil products safe to install at height?

Due to the lightweight materials used in the fabrication of Stromking’s GRP cornices, dentils and canopy soffit panels, they are safe to handle at height, especially when compared to products using heavier, traditional materials. 

Roof Accessories - GRP Roof Towers & Finials

What's the difference between traditionally made roof towers and Stormking's GRP roof towers?

All Stormking’s roof towers are produced using modern manufacturing methods, allowing them to be a realistic looking alternative to traditionally installed woodern roof towers/boxes.

How easy are Stormking's GRP roof towers to install?

All Stormking’s roof towers have been designed to be simple and quick to install, reducing the number of specialist skills needed onsite.

How much maintenance do GRP roof towers require over their lifetime?

All Stormking GRP roof towers are virtually maintenance free, as they incorporate state of the art engineering combined with modern lightweight materials, making for a superior product and finish.

Are GRP finials available in other colours?

GRP finials are available in a small range of colours. Stormking GRP finials are not sold separately.

SmartStack GRP Chimneys

What makes Stormking's SmartStack GRP chimney different?

Stormking are the only manufacturers who have obtained BBA Certification, this is the only Independent Accreditation recognised by Building Control to satisfy the Building Regulations.

How do the chimneys look like the facing bricks?

Stormking takes great care and time over colour matching the chimney’s brick colour and pattern to match the houses existing brick pattern. Special pigments are used, as well as obtaining sample bricks from either the brick manufacturer or from the building site, to make sure the GRP chimney looks as realistic as possible.

Do we need any special skills to fit SmartStack chimneys?

All Stormking’s SmartStack chimneys come completely assembled and include all abutment and lead apron flashings. SmartStacks are simply the easiest chimney to install and will not leak!

GRP Substation Product Ranges - Doors & Roofs

Why are Stormking GRP Substation Doors different?

Stormking Substation Doors are made from robust and long lasting GRP, manufactured to your specification, and are easy to install and maintain over the life of the product.

Do I have to store the GRP Substation Roof onsite?

As the complete GRP Substation Roof unit is manufactured off-site and delivered when you require it, this means that it is not only cost effective, but also saves your on-site workforce time and material resources, making the process as efficient as possible.

Do I need any special equipment to install the GRP Substation Roof?

Every Stormking GRP Substation Roof is fast and easy to install on-site, as the roof is one complete component, which includes removeable lifting eyebolts, allowing it to be easily craned into position.

Window Surrounds -
GRP Complete Face Fixed

How long will GRP last?

The ‘Building Research Establishment’ (BRE) carried out an investigation in 2003 (IP 10/03) to establish the durability of GRP and concluded that service lives of 60 to 100 years can be obtained.

Will GRP discolour or fade over its lifetime?

Stormking only use the finest pigment additives and coatings, like all external finishes they will be affected by weathering and ultra-violet rays. Over a long period of time this will cause some slight fading on the areas exposed to the sunlight. With minial care and maintenance GRP products will remain in pristine condition for many years.

How ‘Sustainable’ are Stormking's GRP products?

All Stormking products are manufactured off-site, meaning they are delivered fully assembled and finished for easy and safe installation, helping to reduce on-site waste.

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