Which Renewable Energy Option Should You Use?
No doubt we would all like to spend less on our energy bills and, if we can reduce our carbon…
Photovoltaics or Solar Panels – What’s the Difference?
There are two basic ways you can harness the sun’s energy to cut your bills – solar photovoltaics and solar…
How to Get More Natural Light into Your Home
Many British homes suffer from a lack of natural light. Whether you just have one or two problem rooms, or…
A Very Brief History of Roofing
In the past, it was necessary to use the best of whatever roofing materials were naturally available in the local…
Keeping Pests Out Of Your Roof
Once you’ve got an infestation of pests, it can be very difficult to persuade them to leave. Rather than spending…
Convert Your Bungalow’s Roof Space with Metrotile
If you need more space but don’t want to relocate, a great way to get around this is to convert…
Advantages of Using Metrotile Roofing for your Retail Development
When planning for the building of a retail development, decisions need to be made about the type of roofing the…
The Metrotile Guide to Self-Building Part 3: Running Your Build
The Metrotile Guide to Self-Building – Running Your Build Once you’ve got a plan, know exactly how your house is…
The Metrotile Guide to Self-Building Part 2: Budgeting
The Metrotile Guide to Self-Building – Budgeting In the second of our three-part series for budding self-builders, we look at…
The Metrotile Guide to Self-Building Part 1: Research and Planning
The Metrotile Guide to Self-Building – Research and Planning Most of us have probably watched shows like Grand Designs and…
Metrotile’s Environmentally Friendly Roof Tiles
With concern for the environment increasing all the time, the heavy transport cost and emissions associated with traditional roof tiles…
Hidden CO2 costs of your Building Project
2014 saw the introduction of changes to Part L of the Building Regulations with an aim to have all new…