WeatherFAST Ltd

What WeatherFAST Ltd does

WeatherFAST Ltd is a UK-based private limited company headquartered in Birmingham (Unit 2 Winster Grove, Great Barr, B44 9EG) that specializes in gutter refurbishment solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. The company supplies the WeatherFOLD Gutter Lining System, a bespoke folding gutter liner made from 1.2mm PVC membrane (FatraFfol) bonded to a 0.6mm steel substrate, with a built-in 75mm end lap joint detail that is heat-welded into a seamless waterproof finish. It also distributes Fatra coated steel sheets in sizes up to 1500mm x 3000mm, a full range of gutter accessories (joint straps, outlets, leaf guards, welding kits), and has recently launched a Laminated Interlocking Plank System extending into broader architectural applications. The product is BBA-certified with a life expectancy in excess of 30 years and carries a 25-year guarantee backed by Fatra UK Ltd.

The company's business model is a B2B sales-led motion, generating revenue from hardware sales of gutter lining systems and accessories, supplemented by paid training services for installers. Customers are commercial and industrial building owners, facility managers, roofing contractors, and new-build construction specifiers, served through direct phone/email sales, a content-rich website with 20+ case studies, and a trained approved installer network that completes installations. Project sizes documented range from 30m to 1,150m of gutter liner, with reference customers across sports stadia (Qatar 2022 World Cup Stadium, Stadium of Light, Hawthorns, Emerald Headingley), retail (Sainsbury's, Halfords), logistics (Royal Mail, DHL), manufacturing (Metsec, Britvic), automotive (Volvo), and other industrial buildings. Operations are primarily UK-based with limited reach into Ireland and a single Qatar mega-project, and the company is owner-operated by Orry White with no disclosed external funding.

Name

WeatherFAST Ltd

Legal name

Weatherfast Ltd

Website

https://weatherfast.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WeatherFAST Ltd is a Birmingham-based UK specialist supplying the WeatherFOLD gutter lining system and Fatra coated steel products for commercial and industrial gutter refurbishment, selling B2B to building owners, facility managers, and roofing contractors through direct sales and an approved installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope / Gutter Lining Systems

NAICS

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAFAM

Gutters, Downspouts & Rainwater Systems

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Roofing Materials & Systems

SECONDARYHSAGAIAD

Gutter Repair, Resealing & Leak Mitigation

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Exterior Repair & Weatherproofing (Siding, Fascia, Gutters)

SECONDARYHSAGAIAH

Flashing, Trim & Exterior Sealant/Weatherproofing

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Exterior Repair & Weatherproofing (Siding, Fascia, Gutters)

Keywords

• Gutter lining systems
• Membrane coated steel
• Commercial gutter refurbishment
• Roofing contractor training
• Building envelope materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Gutter Lining Products: Sale of WeatherFOLD gutter lining systems, Fatra coated steel sheets (various sizes), and associated accessories including joint straps, outlet systems, and welding equipment.
2. Training Services: Full-day training courses held at WeatherFAST premises covering welding of joints, stopends and outlets, and WeatherFold gutter system installation. Upon completion, attendees receive photocard and approved installer certificate.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WeatherFAST Ltd manufactures and supplies membrane-coated steel gutter lining systems, most notably the WeatherFOLD Gutter Lining System, which folds into existing commercial and industrial gutters and is heat-welded to form a seamless waterproof finish. The company also sells Fatra coated steel sheets, a new Laminated Interlocking Plank System, a full accessory range (joint straps, outlets, leaf guards, welding kits), and runs a certified installer training programme backed by Fatra UK Ltd.

Product overview

WeatherFAST Ltd offers a specialized portfolio of gutter lining and coating solutions for the commercial and industrial building sector. The core product is the WeatherFOLD Gutter Lining System, a bespoke folding gutter liner with built-in 75mm end lap designed for refurbishment of existing gutters. This is complemented by Fatra Coated Steel, membrane-coated steel materials available in various thicknesses and sheet sizes for single and composite gutter systems. The company has recently introduced a new Laminated Interlocking Plank System. A full range of accessories including joint straps, pads, outlets, and welding equipment supports installation. The company also provides an approved installer training program backed by Fatra UK Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WeatherFOLD Gutter Systems: Bespoke gutter lining system designed to fold with ease into existing gutters, creating a seamless waterproof solution with a built-in 75mm end lap joint detail. Features 0.6mm steel base with PVC membrane coating, available in 3000mm lengths. Part of the company's core product offering for commercial and industrial gutter refurbishment.

Products and services

• WeatherFOLD Gutter Lining System

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years BBA certified life expectancy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fatra UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFatra UK provides the PVC membrane technology (FatraFfol) used in WeatherFAST products. Fatra UK backs WeatherFAST's training courses and approved installer certification scheme. The 25-year guarantee on WeatherFOLD products is backed by Fatra UK. Fatra is described as one of the UK's leading suppliers of single ply membrane.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marley Alutec: UK-based manufacturer of aluminum rainwater goods and gutter systems for residential and commercial buildings. Competes in the same coated metal gutter category served by WeatherFAST's WeatherFOLD system, with comparable commercial specification focus.
• Alumasc Exterior Building Products: UK manufacturer of rainwater systems, including aluminum and steel gutter products for commercial and heritage buildings. Directly overlaps with WeatherFAST in supplying coated metal gutter systems to commercial properties, with a broader product range and established distributor network.
• Lindab Rainline: European manufacturer of steel rainwater systems, including coated steel gutter and downpipe products. Competes in commercial and industrial building segments across the UK and Europe with a similar coated metal specification-led model.
• Kayflow (Triton Plastics/Eurocell): UK manufacturer of PVC and metal rainwater systems including gutters and downpipes. Competes at the lower-cost end of the gutter replacement market that WeatherFAST targets for refurbishment of failing systems.

Broad incumbents

• IKO PLC: UK manufacturer of roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and flat-roof products. Adjacent competitor for building envelope refurbishment budgets and roofing contractor specification.
• Kingspan Group: Global building envelope solutions provider with insulated panels and roofing/waterproofing products. Indirectly competes in commercial building refurbishment and roof system specification.
• Wavin UK: Manufacturer of plastic and metal rainwater, drainage, and roof systems. Competes in the broader rainwater goods category including gutters and drainage accessories on commercial projects.
• Sika Limited: Global building chemicals and roofing/waterproofing solutions provider offering liquid-applied membranes, sealants, and roof refurbishment systems. Competes indirectly with WeatherFAST for gutter and roof waterproofing refurbishment budgets.

Others

• Tata Steel UK: Major UK steel producer that could supply coated steel substrates to the gutter lining market. Relevant as a potential upstream supplier or alternative material provider rather than a direct gutter system competitor.

Emerging players

• Fatra a.s. Czech parent company of Fatra UK and producer of PVC membranes including FatraFfol used in WeatherFAST products. While currently a supplier/partner, Fatra's membrane technology could enable direct competition in coated steel gutters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WeatherFAST
• Facebookfb.me/weatherfastltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/weatherfast_ltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weatherfast-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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