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on site, the ease of moving them around the site and on the roof itself, it’s a perfect option for transport and loading and off-loading. The finished roofs are highly fire resistant and can even slow down the rate of spread of fires because of their construction. The roofs are also vandal proof and can withstand heavy footfall making them safe and durable, for options from residential roofs to schools and leisure centres, to park homes and conservatories. Any organisation wanting a new way of providing roofing for their projects – with the added benefit of low maintenance – should consider lightweight metal roofing.
Longevity Available with a 40-year waterproofing guarantee – that’s the best in the sector – just highlights the longevity of this easy to install, good looking roofing option. One of the key reasons that people choose metal as a roofing material is because it has a long lifespan. Typically, a metal roof that has been installed properly and looked after, can last for three times as long as traditional material such as asphalt.
When thinking about the pros and cons of a metal roof, durability is a key factor to keep in mind. Metal is able to withstand the elements extremely well, including harsh storms, making it an ideal choice. And in the current climate when building materials need to be eco-friendly, you are working with a product that is 100% recyclable as well. Almost too good to be
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true. For more and more people, being environmentally conscious is impacting their buying decisions and they are looking to purchase materials and products that don’t have a negative effect on the environment. Metal roof tiles are an excellent option for anyone who wishes to be more sustainable.
The pros and cons of a metal roof may depend on what specific project is being undertaken. For example, for those looking for a low pitch roof, a metal roof may be an ideal solution as many lightweight metal roof tiles can be used on pitches as low as 10˚. Most traditional tiles can only be used on pitches of 20˚ or more for fear of placing too much of a burden on the roof.
Doing the sums
The size of metal roofing tiles compared to traditional ones means the price per square metre tends to be much lower for metal tiles. In addition to the purchase price, the ease of installation sees a massive saving on installation time and project costs over traditional roofs.
Lightweight metal roofing systems come with all the certificates and quality marks – ISO9001 and ISO14001 certificates, BBA, CE Mark, BIM and 3D Renders, fire ratings, CPD seminars, training, risk analysis – they are the bee’s knees when it comes to making them easy to specify and install.
David Padmore is sales director at Metrotile UK Ltd
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