28 Sizing up steel roofing tiles
David Padmore from Metrotile UK Ltd explores the versatile world of lightweight metal roofing systems: what they look like and their uses
In the current climate when building materials need to be eco-friendly, you are working with a product that is 100% recyclable
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ven in these enlightened times, many people in the construction sector mention a ‘metal’ roofing system and they will conjure up a vision of corrugated metal sheets on a shed roof. For those people, they are missing out on possibly the most sustainable, eco-friendly and low maintenance roofing systems available in today’s roofing sector.
These roofing systems are perfect options for residential and commercial properties; widely used for social housing developments up and down the country, and on supermarkets, leisure centres, schools and colleges, on conservatories, park homes, for vertical cladding and even on glamping pods – they are hugely versatile.
Thet are aesthetically pleasing too; steel roofing tiles look every bit as effective as traditional slate and tile roofs. Available in
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a range of finishes – from ground level – are almost indistinguishable from traditional options. And you can even specify metal tiles with solar panels incorporated in them if required.
Weighing up the options Let’s take a closer look at the benefits that come with lightweight metal roofing systems. The first clue is in the name – lightweight. Weighing in at around one seventh the weight of traditional roofing materials, they offer weight bearing benefits. You can transport seven times as many tiles on a truck which means far less CO2 generated during transport, adding to its reputation as a far more environmentally friendly option.
The safety aspects of working with lightweight metal roofing systems also zannot be overstated. The weight of the tiles
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