Reasons to Replace Your Roof When Having a Loft Conversion
Converting your loft is one of the most straightforward and cost effective ways to add space to your home. This…
Do Solar Panels Work in Winter?
Even in the middle of winter, solar panels still produce electricity. This is because they use light, not heat to…
How to Make Your Conservatory Feel More Like Part of Your Home
Conservatories can often feel like they are not a proper part of our homes, meaning we don’t necessarily get the…
The Importance of Effective Roof Ventilation
More and more people are waking up to the need to better insulate their homes to help reduce their energy…
Metrotile’s Fire Safety Rating Explained
At Metrotile, much of our 30 per cent growth last year came from expansion in the conservatory market, as the…
How to Deal with a Leaky Conservatory
Conservatories are a great way to add space to your home cost-effectively, but unfortunately they don’t last as long as…
Do you need planning permission for a conservatory?
Adding a conservatory to your home is a great way to increase space and add value to your property. But…
3 Reasons to Use a Metrotile Approved Contractor for your Conservatory Roof Replacement
Replacing glass or clear plastic conservatory roofs with solid roofs is increasingly popular and for good reason. A solid roof…
How efficient are solar panels?
Solar panel technology has greatly advanced since it was first used over 100 years ago. Its efficiency, cost and appearance…
The history of solar power
In the last twenty years, solar cells have become an affordable and viable option to re-use energy. But it’s only…
Is metal roofing environmentally friendly?
With more and more businesses and homeowners aiming to use more sustainable building materials, it’s hard to know which is…
Debunking solar power myths
When it comes to solar power technology, there are some myths chucked around that don’t necessarily hold any merit. Solar…