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Metrotile UK Ltd is part of an international success story that has been in operation for over 30 years and our systems and accessories can be seen upon rooftops in over 60 countries worldwide. Practical, economical and sustainable, Metrotile is up to eight times lighter than traditional roof materials yet offers unmatched protection and security. One would assume this would come at the cost of aesthetics, yet Metrotile is virtually indistinguishable from traditional roofing materials, offering elegance and style to the roof of any building. Metrotile is proud to offer the very best quality products in its field – and we are still the only lightweight steel roofing manufacturer that is able to offer a 40 year guarantee on all of our profiles, complimented by the know-how and expertise of our highly experienced customer care and sales teams.

Ding-ding… Vvvvvvshhh!The first sound is a school bell. The second is traditional roofing material being cut — noise tha...
16/10/2026

Ding-ding… Vvvvvvshhh!

The first sound is a school bell. The second is traditional roofing material being cut — noise that can reach 100–110 dB, a level comparable to a jackhammer. Which one will the classroom hear?

That was one of the key questions when selecting a roofing solution for the renovation of St Paul’s Catholic School in Milton Keynes. The roofing work had to be completed without disrupting students’ learning during term-time.

That’s why a lightweight stone-coated metal roof by Metrotile was chosen. The tiles can be dry-cut with significantly less noise than wet cutting. According to Sean Carney of contractor Sean Works Ltd: “The tiles are clean and easy to cut without water or additional PPE, while the reduced cutting noise is a major benefit on occupied sites like schools.”

Choose Metrotile when you need to install a roof without bringing life underneath it to a stop: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/case-studies/modular-school-buildings-converted-to-pitched-roofs-with-metrotile-system/

San Francisco could have achieved a different world record for its most famous landmark — a bridge with the shortest ser...
14/10/2026

San Francisco could have achieved a different world record for its most famous landmark — a bridge with the shortest service life. But one detail helped prevent that. 🤩

The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937, becoming the longest main suspension bridge in the world. Since then, its steel structure has constantly operated in an environment highly favourable to corrosion: high humidity, fog, strong winds, and salty sea air. Yet 89 years later, the bridge is still in service. And one of the key reasons is its protective paint system, which prevents the metal from corroding.

The principle is no different for roofing materials. That’s why Metrotile protects its steel core with a 150 g/m² aluminium-zinc coating for superior protection. It forms a protective barrier between the steel and the surrounding environment and is a vital part of our system that is designed to provide over 40 years of service. ✅

Apply the same principle that has helped the Golden Gate Bridge stand for more than 80 years: steel + protection = strength and durability.
Learn more about Metrotile: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/

Experts are still surprised that these structures have managed to stay standing for 60+ years.No, we are not talking abo...
13/10/2026

Experts are still surprised that these structures have managed to stay standing for 60+ years.
No, we are not talking about a Metrotile roof. 😁

We mean BISF homes, which were built in the UK after the Second World War as a rapid housing solution. Their intended service life was only 10–15 years. But 10–15 years became 20, then 50, and now more than 60. Thousands of these homes are still in use today, including in Maesteg, South Wales. And when a building outlives its projected lifespan by four times, thoughtful renovation becomes ever more important.

That is why, when the roofs of BISF Homes in Maesteg were upgraded, contractor Michael Dyson Associates chose a lightweight stone-coated metal roof by Metrotile. Thanks to its 8-point horizontal fixing system, the roof offers increased resistance to wind and other operational loads — all supported by a 40-year manufacturer’s warranty.

If a house can remain in service for more than 60 years, the roof certainly shouldn’t be its weakest link: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/

What would you rather spend £2,500 on? 🏔 🏖️ А family holiday or removing your old roof?When renovating a roof, the first...
11/10/2026

What would you rather spend £2,500 on? 🏔 🏖️ А family holiday or removing your old roof?

When renovating a roof, the first step is often demolition: removing the existing covering, loading it, transporting it, and disposing of the waste. In a typical renovation, removing 100 m² of roofing can cost around £2,500.

Here is the good news: you don't necessarily have to remove the entire old roof in the first place!

Thanks to its low weight, a Metrotile stone-coated steel roof can, in certain cases, be installed over the existing roof on new battens, without requiring full removal. This can help reduce the amount of demolition work, the volume of waste, and the related logistics while also reducing the renovation timeframe. As a result, replacing your roof may cost a lot less than you think. 💸

To determine whether this solution is possible, assess the condition of the existing roof covering, the roof structure, and the requirements of the specific project.

For your renovation, choose a roofing solution that does not (necessarily) require paying for the full demolition package: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/

This was a tough one. So, we gave up.We simply couldn’t beat what contractor Wirral Cladding said about the Irby Library...
10/10/2026

This was a tough one. So, we gave up.

We simply couldn’t beat what contractor Wirral Cladding said about the Irby Library project: “The profile of the tile did it justice.” Because when working within a historic setting, a new roof should not look like an anomaly in the landscape; it should work with the existing architectural context.

That is why a lightweight stone-coated metal roof, Metrotile Viksen, was chosen for the renovation of Irby Library in Merseyside. The project involved converting a flat roof into a pitched one, so the new roof needed to blend naturally with the village’s character rather than look like a modern addition.

Viksen stands out with its timber-like texture and a profile inspired by roofing found in medieval Scandinavian longhouses. As a result, the new roof preserved the visual logic of the building and its surroundings, providing a sense of architectural continuity.

For renovation projects, choose materials that allow a new roof configuration to become part of the architectural context — without creating visual conflict: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/tile-profile/viksen/

🎶 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…Don’t worry, we haven’t mixed up the seasons.In fact, the middle of autumn is th...
08/10/2026

🎶 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…
Don’t worry, we haven’t mixed up the seasons.

In fact, the middle of autumn is the perfect time to think about how your home will handle winter. Because once the first snow falls or the frost sets in, replacing your roof becomes much more difficult.

At the core of every Metrotile roof is a steel sheet with an aluminium-zinc coating. Aluminium provides long-term corrosion protection, while zinc creates an active protective barrier and helps protect the metal in areas of minor damage.

This dual protection helps the roof retain its protective and aesthetic properties for 40 years or more, regardless of the season or weather.
Choose Metrotile so that the first snow becomes a reason to enjoy the view — not to worry about your roof: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/

Fun fact: Show-jumping horses get winter holidays to give their bodies time to recover!Roofs, however, never get a rest:...
07/10/2026

Fun fact: Show-jumping horses get winter holidays to give their bodies time to recover!

Roofs, however, never get a rest: frost, snow, freeze-thaw cycles in winter, heat and UV radiation in summer — season after season, year after year, without a break.

Whatever the weather, your roof needs to remain strong and durable for decades. This principle is demonstrated by the Ingliston Equestrian Centre project near Glasgow, one of the leading show-jumping centres. During the renovation of two stable blocks and the chalet complex, more than 3,000 m² of Metrotile Slate, our lightweight stone-coated metal roofing, was used.

And our 40-year warranty gave the centre peace of mind. It reflects a system designed to withstand hundreds of temperature-change cycles without losing its shape, colour, or technical performance.

Choose a solution that works all year round, never needing a holiday: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/

05/10/2026

Solar panels and a roof should work together; with the right installation, they can.

See how to add solar to a Metrotile roof while keeping the roofing system properly installed.

CONSERV-atories.The word itself has the same root as “CONSERVE” — almost a promise to retain heat. But the reality is of...
03/10/2026

CONSERV-atories.

The word itself has the same root as “CONSERVE” — almost a promise to retain heat. But the reality is often different: according to the Great British Conservatory Census 2024, 53% of owners are dissatisfied with their conservatories because they overheat in summer but fail to retain enough heat in winter.

For a recent project — the Palmer family’s 25-year-old conservatory in Buckinghamshire — AP Roofing, the contractor, chose Metrotile Shingle roofing.
It is designed to be elevated from the roof deck, creating a natural airflow known as above-sheathing ventilation (ASV). This airflow helps remove excess heat in summer and reduces the risk of moisture building up within the roof structure.

The continuity of the ventilation channel was maintained even around the roof window by splitting the insulation: 50 mm above the rafters and 50 mm below them. As a result, the roof provides a more stable thermal environment — making the conservatory more comfortable whatever the time of year.

Choose a roofing material that can help your clients join the 47% of people who can use their conservatory comfortably all year round: https://www.metrotile.co.uk/

02/10/2026

What’s happening under your roof matters.❗️

Proper ventilation is key to a well-performing roofing system. Here’s how to ventilate a Metrotile roof correctly — from the structure up.

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