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From the moment it is pressed in our
ISO14001 accredited factory in Belgium,
until the end of it’s long natural life and beyond,
a Metrotile roof will always be a
green roof
Metrotile is committed to continuous
improvement of manufacturing
processes. Our plant based in Tongeren,
Belgium, utilises the very latest
technology including a wastewater
recycling system that ensures each
profile begins its life in the greenest
possible way. Our factory has acquired
both ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification
for adhering to the strictest sustainability
principles involved in producing high
quality tiles and accessories.
To achieve the highly regarded ISO14001
certification the Metrotile factory had
to undergo strict examinations in a
number of key areas, including the
use of on-site recycling systems to
reduce fuel consumption and waste
generation. The standards were met via
the installation of new manufacturing
equipment that required less energy
to power and the implementation
of new logistics to reduce internal
transport, in addition to new health
and safety risk reduction procedures.
All water used for manufacturing is
captured and renewed using our highly
advanced wastewater recycling system.
The Very Best
Modern Materials
It is a well known fact that steel is one
of the worlds most recycled materials
and the steel used by Metrotile is no
exception. We only use high quality
Drawing Grade 3 steel, which already
contains approximately 25% recycled
materials. Once your Metrotile roof
has given more than a lifetime of use
and reaches the end of it’s life, it is
fully recyclable, unlike traditional roof
products that are deposited at landfill.
In additon, we only use chemical free
stone and an acrylic glaze that is free of
toxins and therefore rainwater can be
safely harvested from a Metrotile roof.
Transport:
Why Settle for More?
There are very few products that can
claim to reduce transport costs and
associated CO
2
emissions by up to an
eighth in comparison to other similar
materials, but by fitting a Metrotile
roof, this is exactly what you get.
For every eight lorries required to
transport a concrete tile roof, you will
need just one for a Metrotile roof.
This means significant transport and
emission reductions, plus a swifter arrival
on site, a faster installation and lower
storage requirements prior to installation.
Once the Metrotile roof is installed,
the same reduced weight advantage
places reduced stress on the supporting
structure, increasing the life of the whole
building while keeping whole life costs to
a minimum for the entire building project.
Labour cost and the risks of injury
are significantly reduced - both
important factors for any project.
In addition any leftover or waste
tiles can be fully recycled - today a
Metrotile, tomorrow your fridge!
Home Energy Efficiency
- the Metrotile Way
From both an economical and
environmental standpoint, insulating
your home has never been more
important. A Metrotile roof, when
used in conjunction with traditional loft
space insulation, is just as dependable
as traditional roof materials when
it comes to keeping the heat in
during the winter, helping you to
keep your energy costs down.
During the summer months,
a Metrotile roof will keep the
temperature of your home down,
despite external temperatures, as
each Metrotile profile stores less heat
than a thicker slate or clay tile. This
enables heat to dissipate faster.
Extreme Weather
Resistance
Sometimes the worst damage can be
caused by the forces of nature. That is
why Metrotile has been tested against
the most extreme weather conditions
including fire in California and cyclones
in Japan! Furthermore, a Metrotile
roof is resistant to cyclical freeze-thaw,
snow and hailstones and is resistant to
wind uplift of 192km/hour! No other
roofing material can offer this kind
of protection against the elements.
Our weather testing results and technical
details are available as downloadable
PDFs at
SUSTAINABILITY & SECURITY
high quality
with up to 25%
recycled steel
less CO
2
in transport
less labour
less risk of injury
peace of mind
protection against
the elements
products are
continuously
improved
The Metrotile 900
SECURE SOLUTION
Extra Strength
Extra Resistance
Extra Peace of Mind
Using the Metrotile .900 profiles - which
are pressed from the same high grade
aluzinc coated steel as our .450 profiles -
Metrotile can supply a full ‘high security’
vandal resistant specification for any
application. Metrotile .900 resists impact
and brute force and will deny access to
even the most determined assailant.
Available in the Metrotile Bond and
Metrotile Slate profiles, Metrotile .900 is
virtually indestructible and when used in
conjunction with Metrotile Secure one
way screw fittings Metrotile .900 simply
cannot be removed. Additional steel
straps can be fixed between battens to
close potential access points through the
roof build up with the addition of
security mesh when required.
helping you to
save energy all
through the year
A State of the Art Factory
for a State of the Art Product
