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Environmentally friendly
Each of our profiles is manufactured at
our plant in Tongeren, Belgium and we
are very proud to announce that the
plant has achieved
Quality Assurance
Systems ISO14001
for its manufacturing
processes, complimenting the already-
achieved ISO9001. When the products
Vandal proof
Metrotile systems are dry fixed in place
via a crossing nail technique. This
interlocking fixing process makes a
Metrotile roof extremely secure. Each
Metrotile profile has the coverage of up
to eight traditional tiles making it even
harder to remove from the roof and if
you require an even higher level of
security, there is the option to specifiy
the Metrotile Secure Solution: a selection
of our profiles are available in .900mm
thickness for extra vandal resistance.
Despite all of this protection, Metrotile
still offers high aesthetic standards that
are virtually indistinguishable from
traditional roofing tile products!
For further details about the Metrotile
Secure Solution see page 19.
Each tile is pressed from the
highest drawing quality steel for
unparalleled strength and higher
performance than traditional
materials
A Metrotile roof needs virtually
no maintenance once installed
All Metrotiles meet British and
European Standards
Metrotile can organise a complete
roofing solution, including approved
contractors and materials
Each tile is 100% recyclable
A selection of tiles are available in a
double thickness which increases
security against vandalism
Metrotiles provide an ideal solution
for flat-to-pitch roof conversions
A wide range of roof accessories are
available including windows,
ventilation systems, photovoltaic
panels and finishings
The durability of Metrotiles reduces
damage in transit and reduces
material wastage
Each Metrotile product is designed
and manufactured to the highest
possible standard and quality
Experienced customer care is
provided at every stage of your
project
High weather resistance
Metrotile profiles are tested under
duress of the most extreme weather
conditions. Our tiles have been fire
tested in brushfire prone California,
cyclone tested in Japan and are
resistant to cyclical freeze-thaw,
snow and hailstones.
And if this isn’t enough, a Metrotile roof
is resistant to wind lift speeds up to
192km per hour, making it the only
choice in areas under constant duress
from high winds.
leave the plant, we can transport up to
eight times more Metrotiles per truck
in comparison to traditional roofing
products, therefore requiring less
transport on the road and significantly
reducing our carbon emissions. Once
each profile reaches the end of its
long life, it can be fully recycled.
For details about the many
environmental benefits of choosing
Metrotile see pages 18 and 19.
Low noise
A common misconception is that a
Metrotile Roof is noisy when under
duress from the wind and rain, but this
is simply not the case. The combination
of stone and acrylic glaze with a
Metrotile underlay is such an effective
noise barrier that the soundproofing
qualities match those of traditional
products, ensuring you a good night’s
sleep during those wet winter nights.
Fast installation
From delivery to manual on-site labour,
the Metrotile installation process is a
swift one. The light weight of the
product allows for the delivery of a
complete roof in minimal time and
transport, while the weight and
coverage of each profile allows for a
fast and clean dry fix installation,
enabling early access for internal trades.
The material is also easy to store and
move around site, while the high
material yield and minimal breakages
ensure almost zero waste.
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Ideal for new build and
refurbishment
Metrotile roof solutions are ideal for
refurbishment work, enabling swift and
economical flat to pitch conversions,
allowing pitches to be designed as
low as 10º
. In some instances, Metrotile
has been specified for refurbishment
projects as a partial roof replacement,
sharing the roof space with traditional
materials and blending in effortlessly. An
example of this, Gorse Hill School, can
be seen on page 24.
Certifications
Details about all of our achieved
agréments and standards can be viewed
online at
Metrotile was selected as the ideal roof for Grand Designs’ Log House
exhibited at the EdExcel Arena, London. Manufactured from fir trees sourced
from sustainable UK forests, the Log House was created with sustainability in
mind. Metrotile was specified due to its light weight, unparalleled strength,
low whole life costs, use of recycled material and stunning aesthetics.
Metrotile Shingle selected for Eco Log House
QUANTITY
OF TILES
REQUIRED
10,000
2,150
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A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
Based on a typical 1,000m
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roof cover specification, compare the
huge differences between Metrotiles and traditional Concrete Tiles
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Economical
A Metrotile roof is highly economical
for many reasons. Each profile is up
to seven times lighter than traditional
roof tiles, meaning a Metrotile roof
requires significantly less transport
than those products, making the
delivery of your roof easier on the
environment and your pocket. The
quick dry fix installation enables you to
keep contractor costs to a minimum.
Low noise
