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10 Year Guarantee on all GRP Products
Every GRP product we supply carries a 10 year guarantee. This page explains why we are comfortable offering it, what tends to determine how long an installation actually lasts, and how to get in touch if something is not right.
Why we can guarantee GRP for 10 years
Glass reinforced plastic does not corrode, rot or rust. There is no steel core to bleed rust stains, no timber to soften and split, and no painted film to flake off at the step edge. The grit is bonded into the moulded surface rather than applied on top, so it wears down with the panel instead of peeling away from it.
That matters most in exactly the places these products get used: external steps, fire escapes, loading bays, marinas, farms, water treatment sites and anywhere that gets rain, frost, salt or cleaning chemicals. Those are the conditions that shorten the life of every alternative material.
How GRP compares with the alternatives
| Material | Typical failure mode | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| GRP | Gradual surface wear over many years | None beyond cleaning |
| Timber | Rot, splitting, algae growth, loose fixings | Sealing or treating, periodic replacement |
| Mild steel | Corrosion, particularly at cut edges and welds | Repainting or galvanising |
| Anti-slip paint | Wears through at the nosing line first | Recoating every few years |
| Anti-slip tape | Edges lift, adhesive fails when wet | Frequent replacement |
This is also why Approved Document M asks for a permanently contrasting material on step nosings rather than simply a contrasting one. We cover that in our guide to UK stair nosing regulations.
What determines how long your installation lasts
In our experience three things make the difference, and all of them are decided before the product is fitted.
- The right product for the loading. A pedestrian grating panel used where forklifts run will not last. Tell us what will be crossing it and how often, and we will point you at the right depth and mesh.
- The right fixings, properly used. Our nosings, covers and sheets come pre-drilled with fixings supplied. Where adhesive is specified as well as mechanical fixing, both matter. Skipping one is the most common cause of an edge lifting early.
- Cutting to size rather than on site. We cut free of charge in our own facility, which leaves a clean sealed edge. A rough site cut can leave exposed fibres that weather faster.
If something is not right
Call us on 01480 570001 or email info@safetyproductsdirect.co.uk with your order number and a photograph of the problem. We would rather hear about it early, while it is a small job to put right.
For the full written terms of the guarantee, including what is and is not covered, please ask us and we will send them to you. Our general trading terms are on our terms and conditions page.
Before you order
We send free samples of our GRP and aluminium products so you can check the grit and the colour against the actual surface before committing, and we cut to size free of charge. If you would rather we fitted it, we have installation teams around the country.
Browse the range: stair nosings, stair tread covers, GRP grating, anti-slip sheet, anti-slip decking and GRP platforms.