While Metrotile roofing is perfectly suited for dwellings, it is also incredibly suited for use in commercial buildings. Our tiles are available in a range of styles that reflect more traditional tiles made from clay or slate. This makes them the ideal option for roof re-pitching or for new developments that are designed to fit in with existing styles within a community or area.

Whether an office block or a shopping centre, here are the reasons why Metrotiles make the best roofing for your commercial property.

Long Life

Our tiles are a cost effective roofing options as they have a long life span. All of our tiles are manufactured from an aluzinc coated steel making them sturdy, yet lightweight, and resistant to extreme weather conditions. We’ve tested our lightweight roof tiles in cyclone conditions and have found that they are so resistant to the elements that we’ve given all our tiles a 40 year weatherproof guarantee.

The weather resistant nature of the tiles means that they are far less likely to need repairing or replacing that alternatives, which helps a business save money and even lower its overheads.

Metrotile roofing has already be used in a number of commercial properties built in locations that regularly experience extreme weather conditions as they are resistant to wind lift speeds of up to 192km per hour. This makes them highly suitable for exposed areas such as coastal regions. The Bird Observatory on Fair Isle, which lies off the coast of northern Scotland and is Britain’s most remote inhabited island has Metrotile roofing installed.

Optimum Security Efforts

Commercial properties need to be conscious of security when erecting or modifying their building so that the premises is safe both when occupied and unoccupied. Installation of security equipment including security cameras and burglar alarms will help deter criminals, as will the materials used and installation techniques when building.

The roof of a property is often a target area for burglars and criminals as it can often be a point of easy access. When installed correctly, Metrotile roofing is extremely secure and almost impossible to remove, and our Metrotile 900 range provide extra security as they are double the thickness of our standard tiles.

Energy Saving Options

In addition to the ways businesses can save money due to the strength of our tiles, there is also the option to save on energy costs. The thin, strong tiles provide extra room for roof insulation, which can help prevent heat escaping from the premises in the colder months and keep a building cool in the warmer ones. This can help lower a business’s expenditure as they will not have to spend as much on heating or air conditioning.

There is also the option to install our photovoltaic tiles, which will allow commercial properties to harness their own energy. These tiles will help reduce a business’s carbon footprint, and will help a company meet with the recent regulations introduced as outlined in Part L2A.

Ideal for Eco Conscious Businesses

Metrotiles are a great option for businesses who wish to construct a building, or replace a roof, without causing too much damage to the environment. The photovoltaic tiles help reduce their energy emissions once the building is in use and as our tiles are seven times lighter than the traditional alternative, they use less fuel when being transported. This can help a development reduce its carbon footprint during construction. The durability of the tiles means that they last for an incredibly long time, but when they do need to be replaced, the old tiles are 100% recyclable.

If you’re developing a commercial property and would like to know more about Metrotile’s products, please take a look at our website, or call a member of our team on +44 (0)1249 658514.