Specify With Confidence: How To Find The Right Roofing Products For Your Project.

Specifying the right products is about far more than ticking boxes. Whether you’re working on a residential development, commercial building or public-sector project, the materials you choose have a direct impact on performance, longevity, compliance and client satisfaction.

So how do you ensure you’re specifying with confidence?

Start with Education – CPDs Matter

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions remain one of the most effective ways to stay informed when specifying building products. Manufacturer-led CPDs allow specifiers to gain a deeper understanding of how products perform in real-world applications, not just on paper.

A good CPD should cover:

• Product performance and limitations

• Installation principles and detailing

• Compliance with UK Building Regulations

• Suitability for different project types

CPDs also provide an opportunity to ask project-specific questions and understand how a manufacturer supports you beyond specification. But remember, CPD’s should be educational and not a sales pitch – so check if the CPD you’re partaking in is RIBA accredited, the highest certification in CPD quality.

Check Certifications & Compliance

As with the importance of CPD certifications, before specifying any roofing system, it’s essential to review the relevant certifications on the company and the product. These demonstrate that products have been independently tested and verified.

Look out for:

• BBA or equivalent certification

• Fire performance ratings

• Wind uplift and weather resistance testing

• Environmental and sustainability credentials

These accreditations help reduce risk and provide reassurance to clients, insurers and building control alike.

Get Hands-On with Samples

Seeing and handling samples can make all the difference. Physical samples allow you to assess colour, texture, profile depth and overall aesthetics — something drawings and data sheets alone can’t replicate.

Samples also help when:

• Presenting options to clients

• Comparing products side-by-side

• Coordinating with other materials on the project

A manufacturer willing to provide samples, technical drawings and specification guidance is usually one invested in long-term project success.

Are you interested in a free-sample of any Metrotile lightweight roof tile? Contact us to request a sample today!

Evaluate Technical Support & Aftercare

The best specifications don’t end once products are selected. Ongoing technical support, installation guidance and responsive aftercare are just as important.

Choosing manufacturers who actively support designers and installers helps ensure what’s specified on paper performs as expected on site.

At Metrotile, we’re there for you throughout any stage of the specification process – from initial site visits, product quantity take-offs, no-obligation quotes, full specification writing support and fully post-sale technical and on-site installation support.

Are you interested to see how Metrotile can help on your next roofing specification? Contact us today.