When deciding on which material to use for your roofing, it is important to pick one that lasts the test of time and won’t need repairing or replacing in the not too distance future. We’ve looked at the different options available to help you work out which roofing to choose.

Clay

Clay can have a long life span, however, tiles can crack and break away. Chances of damaged or broken tiles can be reduced by tile maintenance, cleaning, and avoiding walking on them. Replacing broken or loose tiles can help a clay roof last longer and will prevent damage to the rest of your building from the impact of the elements.

Slate

Slate roofing has an incredibly long lifespan and can last for over 100 years, providing it is properly maintained. Replacing loose, broken, or lost tiles can help increase the life span, and keeping an eye out for signs of delamination or crumbling tiles means problems can be quickly discovered and fixed.

Slate tiling is incredibly heavy and can damage load baring walls if they are unable to support the tile’s weight, so isn’t suitable for all buildings.

Metal roofing

Metal roofing offers a lifespan of 50 plus years and, though its natural lifespan is not as long at slate roofing, you are less likely to find tiles becoming irreparably damaged or loosening during stormy weather. Metal roofing is far lighter than traditional roofing, making it suitable for installation on most buildings, and they are easy to maintain.

Metrotile’s lightweight roof tiles are made from aluzinc coated steel with a single tile being the equivalent of 9 traditional tiles. This, combined with their extra-secure installation, means our tiles can withstand extreme weather conditions, including cyclones!

To find out more about our steel roofing tiles, please view our tile profiles, or get in touch with a member of our team by calling 01249 658514.