A Trusted Return: Refurbishing Swansea.com 20 years later
The refurbishment of the roof on the east stand of Swansea.com Stadium, which saw the like-for-like replacement of the original Brett Martin Marlon CS polycarbonate sheets, not only addressed weather damage but also restored the light transmission of the roof, improving the spectator experience.
Swansea Stadium, home to Swansea City AFC, is the third largest in Wales. Featuring Marlon CS corrugated polycarbonate sheet on the east roof of the stadium to bring daylight into the stand while protecting spectators from the elements. The Swansea Stadium East Stand Roof Replaced in 7 Weeks with Zero Disruption to Matchdays
Marlon CS polycarbonate sheeting is highly impact and damage resistant as it is 200 times stronger than glass. It is also optically clear, providing almost 90% light transmission. As a result, it has been a common choice for stadia and other sports venues where maximised daylight is a priority.
In 2025, Swansea City AFC contacted Brett Martin and specialist commercial roofing and cladding contractor Central Group for support in addressing storm damage to the roof, which had led to water ingress. Despite having a projected lifespan of less than 10 years, the original Marlon CS had continued to perform for 20 years.
Central Group was tasked with carrying out immediate repairs using our Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) panels. Central Group also conducted a full survey of the roof and recommended a full replacement of the 1,200m² of Marlon CS roofing panels on the East Stand, which was subsequently carried out over the course of seven weeks with zero disruption to match days.
Swansea Stadium is a testament to the durability and performance of our Marlon CS panels, which have stood the test of time for over two decades.
