Is steel roofing safe and suitable for the public sector?
Asbestos is a major concern when it comes to roofing, particularly where public buildings such as schools, local authorities…
Keeping safe with roof installation
Almost 20% of construction-related accidents involve roof work. Working at height can be extremely dangerous, but taking the right safety…
What is a U-value?
While the main focus of a building’s environmental performance tends to be on carbon usage, it is still important to…
Which roofing material lasts the longest?
When deciding on which material to use for your roofing, it is important to pick one that lasts the test…
Metrotile registered with LABC
Metrotile has become LABC registered for our roofing profiles. This means we offer a consistent product that is tested by…
Why you should use authentic Metrotile products
Metrotile is an international success story, transforming build projects with its lightweight roof tiles. Last year, Metrotile delivered 1.5 million…
What does BBA certified mean?
BBA stands for British Board of Agrément and is a certification within the construction industry, indicating a high quality, experienced…
What is BIM?
BIM stands for Building Information Modelling and is a new project process that is becoming increasingly popular in construction and…
What are photovoltaic roof tiles?
When it comes to solar energy and technology, there’s a huge amount of jargon which can make it seem complicated….
What are the most eco-friendly types of roofing?
When it comes to creating an eco-friendly property, you need to think about more than simply how much energy will…
Can You Power Your Whole House with Solar Panels?
Whether you are keen to go green or simply want to save money on your energy bills, installing solar panels…
How long do solar panels last?
Solar panels are generally very robust as their design is actually relatively simple with no moving parts to breakdown. This…