What is a passive house?
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly building model, it doesn’t get more ecological than a passive house. The term refers…
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…
How much do solar panels cost?
Solar panels have numerous benefits for the average household, and can cut your energy bills drastically. They are fast becoming…
Are solar panels worth the money?
Solar panels have garnered a reputation for being expensive, due to their high cost a few years back. Since then,…
3 Reasons to Make Sure Your Conservatory is Properly Ventilated
Poorly designed conservatories can end up being uncomfortable spaces for a number of reasons and one of the key things…
What is a Sustainable Roof?
Providing an exact definition for a sustainable roof can be tricky because ‘sustainable’ means different things to different people (although…
Are solar panels effective in the UK?
With large parts of the UK often filled with cloudy skies throughout the year, you may feel that installing solar…
Can You Heat Your Home Using Solar Power?
Renewable energy has come a long way in recent years, but with around 40-50% of the average home’s energy usage…
Don’t Miss Metrotile at the RCI Show 2016 this January!
The Roofing, Cladding and Insulation (RCI) Show is rapidly becoming an industry institution and Metrotile will be back again this…
Frequently asked questions about photovoltaic roof tiles
Solar power technology has so many advantages for the regular household, and has become increasingly popular. But there are still…
Which direction should a conservatory face?
If you’re planning on having a conservatory added to your home, one of the first decisions you’re going to want…