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Roofs conversion a success using Metrotile lightweight roofing
» 19 Mar 2020
Blocks of flats on the East Sussex coastline have been transformed in looks and protection against the elements, after flat roofs were...
Flat to pitch conversions are an excellent way to not only refresh tired flat roofs, but to also increase their resistance to wet and cold weather. Water ingress is a common nuisance for aged flat roofs, as is the failure to achieve modern regulations, and flat to pitch...
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Modular housing fabricator joins roll of Metrotile lightweight roofing fans
» 02 Jan 2020
The reduced weight and easy installation benefits of Metrotile roofing profiles have been recognised by another modular housing...
Historically, Metrotile Lightweight Roofing’s low weight - just one seventh of roof materials regarded as ‘traditional’ such as clay or slates - has ensured the product is an obvious choice where low pressure on supporting structures and/or building foundations is required.
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New appointment sees familiar face at Metrotile
» 14 Oct 2019
Mike Leigh has returned to Metrotile following an eight-year absence, bringing his decades of industry experience back to take...
When discussing his appointment, Mike stated: “The family culture at Metrotile is an absolute joy to experience. Every member of the company is a dedicated and loyal friend to our customers, as well as colleagues.
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New Metrotile roof protects community centre from vandalism
» 19 Aug 2019
A village community centre has extra protection against vandalism after old roofing material was replaced with Metrotile’s...
Featherstone & Hilton Community centre, on the outskirts Wolverhampton, is an attractive 80s-built building surrounded by green countryside. Since construction, it has featured a man-made interlocking slate-style roof. The old roof material, after decades of service, was in need...
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Metrotile joins the Confederation of Roofing Contractors
» 20 May 2019
Metrotile continually works to find ways to offer peace of mind for its clients, contractors and customers and the company is...
The CORC has become the UK’s premier roofing trade association since its inception in 1985, ensuring customers across the United Kingdom access to approved, reputable contractors and materials with the benefit of insurance backing.
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Metrotile partners with PassivHaus manufacturer
» 10 Dec 2018
The combined benefits of low weight and strength in Metrotile steel roofing systems have led to the company being chosen as a...
Metrotile’s roof tiles are pressed from the highest drawing grade steel. They weigh just one seventh of so-called traditional roof tiles such as slate or clay, making them ideal for factory-built modular housing, as it helps to keep the overall weight down during the...
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Metrotile becomes member of MPBA
» 02 Jul 2018
Metrotile is now a proud member of The Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA) – the voice of the modular industry in...
The company is keen to provide industry leading roofing systems and service to MPBA members.
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Metrotile roof keeps visitors to country park warm and dry
» 18 Sep 2017
Metrotile Lightweight Steel Roofing now adorns the rooftop of the Bryn Bach Country Park visitor centre near Tredegar, South...
Installed to replace the previous leaking so-called ‘traditional’ material roof that was allowing water ingress in the cafeteria area, the new Metrotile roof has given the facility a new lease of life and an attractive makeover.
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Metrotile BBA certificates updated
» 23 Mar 2017
The team at Metrotile are always striving to offer their customers the very best lightweight steel roofing profiles. To achieve...
Such a change has recently occurred, including a change to an alternative steel. This means the BBA has updated Metrotile’s certificates accordingly to represent the change in materials.
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Meet Metrotile at industry events
» 27 Sep 2016
Metrotile UK will be exhibiting at two more industry trade shows before 2016 comes to a close. Contractors, specifiers and...
On October 4th, the Osprey Arena at Aviemore hosts the SFHA Property Repairs & Asset Management Conference. The conference is aimed at all staff within housing that work in, or are interested in, the maintenance and repairs function of housing associations. It provides a key...
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Metrotile UK supports Nuvex Freefurb
» 01 Sep 2016
Lightweight roofing systems manufacturer Metrotile is proud to have been able to help an elderly lady who fell victim to an...
Unfortunately, not everybody adheres to the same high standards of service used by Metrotile – which includes aftercare support as backed by Metrotile’s 40-year weatherproof guarantee.
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Metrotile appoints regional manager for North of England
» 15 Aug 2016
Lightweight steel roofing company Metrotile UK has announced the appointment of David Padmore as regional manager for the North...
Mr Padmore, who has worked in the roofing industry for the past 32 years, will be responsible for developing business opportunities in an area north of Stoke and the Humber and north to the border with Scotland.
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Metrotile gives new lease of life to South Ayrshire properties
» 10 Dec 2015
Council houses across South Ayrshire have been given fresh leases of life after renovation works including brand new lightweight steel...
The Metrotile roofing system has been fitted to 35 properties in Tarbolton and Symington, creating new aesthetic appeal on the streets and saving the residents considerable amounts off their heating bills.
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Metrotile Photovoltaic System Powers College Science Block
» 24 May 2013
Over the past decade, Southport College has maintained a programme of roof maintenance, converting the college’s flat roofs to pitched....
Following several design meetings arranged by principal contractor Alpha Roofing, and involving the supply chain, estates manager and CDM co-ordinator, Metrotile Lightweight Roofing was chosen to supply both their stone coated steel roof tiles and a 10KW photovoltaic...
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Walpole Close steel rooftops make an evolutionary leap
» 05 Apr 2013
Walpole Close is located in Exeter, Devon and features terraced houses, the majority of which are part of Exeter City Council’s housing...
Although comparisons have been drawn between this kind of product and Metrotile Lightweight Steel Roofing, ridge to eaves sheet roofing is actually a less durable product that lacks many of the benefits that a Metrotile rooftop can provide. One of these advantages is...
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Equestrian Centre Chooses Metrotile Future Proof Roof
» 28 Feb 2013
When Ingliston Equestrian Centre, a show jumping yard near Glasgow, entered into a multi-million pound refurbishment project,...
Metrotile supplied over 3,000 sq m of roofing materials to two new stable blocks and numerous new chalet buildings at the site.
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Modern Bird Observatory Project has a Truly Modern Roofing System
» 03 Jan 2013
The beautiful island of Fair Isle is a renowned bird watching spot located off Scotland’s north east coast and home to #comp,9731:Metrotile...
As Fair Isle is detached from the National Grid, it has always been powered by a combination of generators and renewable resources, such as wind power. So when a new observatory building was touted, the implementation of sustainable and renewable energy resources was an...
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Metrotile Lightweight Roofing is Top of the League
» 02 Nov 2012
The huge range of projects that can benefit from Metrotile roofing has been further expanded by the success of the product’s...
Evesham Football Club has a new ground, used by boy and girl junior teams as well as Evesham FC. Its smart new Clubhouse sports Metrotile Slate in Charcoal, closely resembling traditional slate tiles.
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Metrotile Helps Bungalows Achieve Modern Living Standards
» 22 Oct 2012
Metrotile Lightweight Roofing’s classic ‘Roman’ profile adorns the rooftops of a five-building renovation ‘pilot’ project at...
However, whatever powered the house, one thing was apparent; with UK energy costs increasing, the Hawksleys were in need of refurbishment from not just an aesthetic standpoint, but an efficiency one as well.
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Holiday Village Clubhouse Gets a New Coat of Metrotile Steel
» 20 Aug 2012
Metrotile Lightweight Steel Roofing systems have been used to spruce up a Devon holiday village clubhouse, improving the...
Croyde Bay Holiday Village on the beautiful North Devon coast is owned by Trade Union Unison. The village comprises chalets, a restaurant and sports facilities including a gym. Many of the leisure facilities are inside the Unison Clubhouse, which was roofed in corrugated tin –...
