{"product_id":"grp-paddle-roller","title":"GRP Paddle Roller \/ Bubble Buster","description":"\u003ch3\u003eConsolidation Roller for Fibreglass \u0026amp; Liquid Roofing Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eGRP paddle roller\u003c\/strong\u003e, often referred to as a bubble buster, is used to consolidate chopped strand mat (CSM) into wet resin during fibreglass roofing installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts ribbed metal design forces resin through the matting, ensuring full fibre saturation and removing trapped air pockets from the laminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003e75mm, 140mm and 230mm widths\u003c\/strong\u003e to suit detail work, mid-field consolidation and larger roof areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    What It’s Used For\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWorking resin through 225g, 450g or 600g CSM\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRemoving trapped air bubbles\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAchieving proper fibre wet-out\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCreating a dense, pinhole-free laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eConsolidating joints and reinforced detailing areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSuitable for traditional GRP and flexible liquid-applied fibreglass systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    Why It Matters\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIncomplete consolidation is one of the most common causes of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePinholes\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWeak laminate areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAir voids\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSurface imperfections\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePremature failures\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eA paddle roller ensures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCorrect resin-to-glass ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEven laminate thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFull structural integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCleaner top coat finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ribs physically push resin through the mat and break surface tension, something a standard roller simply cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    Choosing the Right Size\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal for trims, corners and detail work\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e140mm\u003c\/strong\u003e – versatile size for most domestic roof areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e230mm\u003c\/strong\u003e – efficient consolidation on larger flat roof fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUsing the correct width improves control and speeds up installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    Technical Specification\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWidths Available: 75mm \/ 140mm \/ 230mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRoller Diameter: 21mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ribbed metal consolidation roller\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: GRP and liquid fibreglass systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px; border:1px solid #333; border-radius:10px; background:#1a1a1a; overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:700; padding:16px 48px 16px 16px; font-size:18px; position:relative;\"\u003e\n    Roofer’s Perspective\n    \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; right:16px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);\"\u003e▸\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px; border-top:1px solid #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can’t shortcut consolidation. If the mat isn’t fully worked in, you’ll see it later in pinholes or weak spots. A proper paddle roller gives you a dense, clean laminate that’s ready for top coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"The Flat Roofing Shop","offers":[{"title":"75mm","offer_id":56659503907147,"sku":"PG-Bubble-075","price":5.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm","offer_id":56659503939915,"sku":"PG-Bubble-140","price":6.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"230mm","offer_id":56659503972683,"sku":"PG-Bubble-230","price":7.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/4054\/9451\/files\/grp-paddle-roller-set.jpg?v=1774108925","url":"https:\/\/theflatroofingshop.co.uk\/products\/grp-paddle-roller","provider":"The Flat Roofing Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}