Whether you’re working on new commercial developments, transforming your home with a beautiful solid roof for your conservatory or even constructing a new home, your choice of roofing tile is absolutely essential.

It’s a decision that might seem obvious on the face of it – after all, what’s wrong with a classic clay or slate tile? – but the reality of the situation is often very different. Your choice of tile effects everything from thermal efficiency to water resistance and even the structural integrity of your development.

Increasingly people are turning away from classic tile materials like slate and clay, looking instead towards alternatives like Metrotile.

But what is Metrotile, and what are its benefits? Join us as we answer any questions you might have.

What is Metrotile?

Metrotile is today the leading alternative to traditional roof tiles. But what makes them ‘alternative’?

Well, Metrotile roof tiles are, unlike traditional roofing materials, a composite product. At their core is high-quality steel sheets, cut and pressed to match the shape of traditional roofing materials. This ensures not only great strength but also lightweight.

The steel is then coated in a layer of Aluzinc alloy to prevent rusting, and which is then finished with a mineral-filled acrylic coating, following by real stone particles for a hardwearing, classic finish to the tiles, which can be modified to mimic the appearance of virtually any traditional roof covering.

What are the Benefits of Metrotile Roofing?

So Metrotile tiles are lightweight and hardwearing, but what benefits do they bring to your project? Here are just a few of the biggest benefits they can bring.

• Superior Durability – The composite construction of Metrotile roofing and the advanced, super-tight fastenings used in conjunction with the tiles means that they’re exceptionally durable. Metrotile suggests that their tiles are rated in wind speeds up to 119 miles per hour. In fact, they’re so confident of their durability that they include a 40-year weatherproof British and European warranty.
• Very Low Weight – The primary benefit of Metrotile roofing for projects is the extremely light weight of MetroTile tiles in comparison to traditional roofing materials. This reduces the load on your building, making them ideally suited to low pitch roofs or buildings with shallow foundations. Today, they’re finding immense popularity as replacements for inefficient conservatory roofs. Metrotile conservatory roofs dramatically increase the thermal efficiency of a conservatory, making the space usable throughout the year. It’s all made possible thanks to the low weight of the Metrotile itself.
• Installation Speed – Metrotile roofing tiles are equivalent to 8 traditional roofing tiles, ensuring that installing a set of them on a property is exceptionally quick – vital when working on commercial developments.
• Eco-Friendliness – Metrotile roofing tiles comply perfectly with Park L of the UK Government’s 2014 regulations for energy efficient buildings with superior thermal efficiency, very long usable life and 100% recyclability of each and every tile. For greater eco-friendliness, Metrotile also offers a subtle photovoltaic tile which generates additional electricity throughout the day.

Of course, those are just the beginning on the advantages which have seen Metrotile become the leading alternative to traditional roof tiles. Looking to transform your conservatory? Get in touch with us today.