Take a trip down memory lane and discover our market-leading waterproofing solutions throughout the years.
40 Years of Polyroof
1984
Polyroof Products Ltd was established in 1984 by Joyce Roberts and her cousin Jim Anderson.
1990
The second generation of the Roberts family, David & Nick Roberts, begin working at Polyroof.
1991
Polyroof’s 185 System becomes world’s first GRP system to achieve BBA Certification for roofing applications.
1992
Polyroof’s 185 System was chosen to wateproof a section of Blackpool Tower.
1993
Polyroof established one of the first independently administered Trust Fund Insurance.
1996
Polyroof have their first rebrand.
1999
First formulation of Protec flexible unsaturated polyester technology begins practical trials, as Polyroof puts it first foot into the commercial roof overlay market.
2007
Polyroof wins their first National Roofing Award for the Barratt Homes site, Explorer Court, Plymouth, featuring a striking waved roof design.
2008
Polyroof coat the 85th floor set back of the Empire State Building using Protec.
2010
Expansion of manufacturing plant completed in Flint, bringing all production of all liquid products in-house.
2011
Polyroof completed the ‘ski jump’ Woodland Discovery Centre project using the 185 System with Lead Roll Effect trims.
2013
Protec is reformulated for even greater flexibility, all year round usability and performance – quickly becoming one of the most popular liquid systems on the market. Polyroof also win second National Roofing Award for Durham University Gateway Project.
2014
Roberts Group is formed, incorporating Polyroof, to make futher use of our in-house production and Research & Development.
2015
The Roberts Group grows, the offices are extended and our in-house laboratory was completed to provide the best quality working environment.
2016
Polyroof had another rebrand. One step closer to today’s logo.
2017
Polyroof completes the stunning Little Chapel refurbishment, enhancing the aesthetics of the world’s smallest chapel.
2018
Polyroof win 3 industry awards in 1 year! Roofing Awards, for Little Chapel and Rose Cottage and LRWA Award for Woodholm.
2020
The unique low odour, fast curing and hard wearing Protec Evolve system launches with a 30 year BBA.
2021
Polyroof win another LRWA Award for Southern Water Otterbourne.
2022
Roberts Group has a rebrand, including Polyroof’s new look, to take the group into the future.
2023
Work begins on now complete project, Spectrum House. Polyroof also win the prestigious LWRA Award again in the liquid roofing category, for Host Helix.
2024
Polyroof leads the way in sustainability, obtaining EPDs and Carbon Neutral certification on Protec Evolve.
PRESENT DAY
The family business continues, with the third generation of the Roberts family paving the way.