In the pursuit of a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle, homeowners in the United Kingdom are increasingly turning their attention towards solar panels on their roofs as a solution. As the global call for cleaner energy sources amplifies, the UK has emerged as a front-runner in the adoption of solar technology. Homeowners considering the installation of solar panels often grapple with several key concerns before taking the plunge into renewable energy. One primary apprehension revolves around the initial upfront cost, as the investment required for solar panel installation can seem daunting ..read more

Are you an offsite building manufacturer, searching for the perfect modular roofing solution for your buildings? If so, Metrotile Lightweight Roofing is the ideal pitched roof system for your requirements, and here’s just five reasons why; 1) Pressed from the highest quality steel Each Metrotile is pressed from steel, a truly modern material. This is fundamental to the low weight/highly secure roof installations that only a lightweight steel roof will give you, and is directly responsible for many of the reasons Metrotile is superior to so-called ‘traditional’ roofing materials for modular roo ..read more

Whatever your pitched roofing materials requirements in the UK, Metrotile is the one-stop shop for everything you need. From our wide range of Lightweight Steel Roofing system profiles, to fixings, insulation, ventilation, accessories, battens and even Velux windows. Metrotile is pressed from the highest quality steel and covered with an acrylic and stone coating, offering incredible strength in a profile that’s less than a millimetre thick, and weighs just one seventh of slate or concrete tiles. Each roofing system comes with a 40 years guarantee, and you can get in touch with our office to g ..read more

For a number of years now, we have used the line ‘The Roof Tile Has Evolved’ in our advertising and branding. Metrotile isn’t just an alternative roofing tile – it’s the next evolutionary step. Roofing has evolved frequently as long as it’s been needed, and despite being a long way from widespread use of the thatched roof, living in the 21st century doesn’t mean that the design and materials of the roof should remain stagnant; there are certain alternative roofing materials that exceed the benefits of what can be expected from a roof tile.   If you ask a person on the street what they bel ..read more

CoreHaus utilises multiple Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) categories to deliver its innovative hybrid solution and recently appointed Metrotile as its preferred supplier for modular roofing systems, after successfully trialling the product on their new 20,000sq ft factory in County Durham. CoreHaus Managing Director, Scott Bibby explains: “The Metrotile product offers huge benefits and fits perfectly with our innovative homes, it is lighter and therefore more user friendly for our employees, extremely durable with a refined, unintrusive finish to it.  The product is also environment ..read more

There are many reasons for modular builders to choose Metrotile Lightweight Roofing. From planning to post-installation, Metrotile has you covered with fantastic experienced customer support, a wide selection of accreditations and memberships, a forty year guarantee and an NBS-backed specification service, ensuring that your planning process is as straightforward as possible.  A Metrotile roof is lightweight and easy to install, with security benefits that surpass those of ‘traditional’ roofing materials ensuring that vandals and the most extreme of weather conditions are kept at bay ..read more

Metrotile UK, based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, has been acquired by the Belgium-based Roof Tile Group (RoofTG). Metrotile will continue to exclusively distribute their lightweight steel roofing systems across the UK, in addition to gaining access to other renowned RoofTG brands such as Decra, Tilcor and Gerard.  Directors Elaine Hulbert, Barry Jordan and David Padmore will continue in their roles overseeing day to day operations, although the acquisition means Metrotile UK has said goodbye to founder and longtime Managing Director John Cunningham, whom they would like to wish all the best ..read more

The winter is rapidly approaching, as is another hike in UK energy prices. Now more than ever, people are looking to insulate their homes to tackle rising gas and electricity bills and reduce the impact of the impending energy crisis.  For years now, people have been refurbishing their conservatories with a Metrotile roof, enabling full insulation to be installed to turn it into an all-year space: warmer in winter, cooler in the summer. Metrotile has become such a proven roofing solution for conservatories that fabricators now install Metrotile roofs as an option on brand new conserv ..read more

Whatever the stage of roof planning or buying you’re at, refurbishment or new build Metrotile is here to help. Perhaps you just want a no-obligation quote for a new roof required at home, or you’re a specifier planning for an estate of newly built houses – whatever your needs we can help you. If you want to present your business with details about the benefits of Metrotile Lightweight Roofing, we can present our RIBA-approved CPD Seminar, either remotely or in person at your office. Perhaps you’ve already set your sights on a Metrotile roof, and need help with the specification. Don’t worry ..read more

It’s July and it’s safe to say we’re in the middle of yet another ‘mixed bag’ British summer this year. However, whatever the weather or season, those with Solid Roof Conservatory Conversions are always able to enjoy the extra space and comfort of their conservatories.  Generally, when people picture a conservatory they picture the classic glass roof on top of it. This roofing can cause a ‘greenhouse effect’ on the hotter days of the year, making the conservatory too hot. The poor insulation offered by such a roof also means that the conservatory is an unfavored space in the winter, with ..read more