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Metrotile for Conservatory Roofs

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Metrotile Lightweight Roofing is an extremely secure and durable roofing system that is suitable for any rooftop application. Many people across the UK have discovered that Metrotile makes the ideal conservatory roof, replacing the old roof and helping to transform what was traditionally a home space for the warmer months into an area to be enjoyed all year round. In addition, the insulation benefits have seen heating bills decrease.

It’s not just refurbishments either - conservatory manufacturers across the UK and Ireland specify Metrotile for their new-build conservatory roofs.

If you have any questions about Metrotile, please visit our website at www.metrotile.co.uk, email us at sales@metrotile.co.uk or call 01249 658514.

Mr and Mrs Palmer of Buckinghamshire had decided their large, twenty five year old conservatory was in need of a refresh. Sporting a traditional glass roof, the conservatory was a space utilised well during the summer, but not during the cooler winter months. With eight young grandchildren visiting on a regular basis, the idea of utilising the space throughout the entire year became a welcome proposition.

With this in mind, Mr Palmer used the internet to search for a replacement roof material, deciding that a glass roof would be innappropriate for the insulation required to keep the room warm during the winter. After running an online search for ‘lightweight roofing’, Mr Palmer discovered Metrotile:

“Metrotile ticked the boxes for each of our requirements, including the key factors of a lightweight, low pitch design and the aesthetics to blend in with our existing cladding and roofing. The light weight was ideal considering the extra materials we had to install on the conservatory roof”.

Approved Metrotile Contractors AP Roofing were called in for the installation. Peter Evans, one half of the partnership that runs AP Roofing, recalled the challenges presented by the project:

“Every conservatory is different, so every conservatory presents us with a different challenge. In this case, our biggest hurdle was a window located close to the conservatory roof. As such, we had to install 50mm of the roof below the rafters and 50mm above, utilsing an industry-leading 3 1/4 ply insulation board, a VPU and the Metrotile Shingle profile over that.”

The 50/50 split above and below the rafters ensured enough space was available for ventilation. This also helped to achieve the 15 degree pitch, while giving significant clearance from the window above. The final results are stunning and ensure that Mr & Mrs Palmer can enjoy the conservatory all year round with their family.

“Whenever we refurbish a conservatory in this manner, we always get a great response from customers. They always tell us how pleased they are, that they can use the conservatory all year, because it’s warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The reduction in utility bills is also a popular outcome”.

Mr Palmer is no exception, with his views reflecting with all of Peter’s points. As we stand in his newly refurbished conservatory during a heavy rain shower, Mr Palmer adds:

“I was really surprised about the low noise. It’s raining right now and the noise level is no different than the roof materials used on the main house”.

Case Study

KEY POINTS

1. Converted conservatory into a year-round space for family

2. Shingle chosen as low pitch and light weight places less strain on structure

3. Conservatory roof just as quiet as main home roof under duress from weather

Home Conservatory, Buckinghamshire

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Shingle Roof in Antique Red

Improved Insulation

Metrotile Shingle: Home Conservatory

Northampton-based building specialists Linden Heritage specialise in the external and internal renovation of Period and Listed buildings, just part of a wide-reaching portfolio that includes feature both New Build and Refurbishment projects. As period properties can be a stringently traditional arena when it comes to the choice of building materials used (due to strict planning requirements), it may come as a surprise to note that Linden Heritage are proud users of Metrotile Lightweight Roofing Systems - a material that prides itself on being an evolution of the very ‘traditional’ materials required by listed buildings.

“Due to the nature of our renovations, planning requirements and our customers need for their homes to retain their classic appearance, we’re not able to use Metrotile on the main rooftops of any Period homes we renovate”

Tim Alanthwaite, Company Director.

“However, we find ourselves involved with the building and renovation of external buildings at these sites, including conservatories and equestrian projects. We have much more freedom when it comes to specifying the roofing material for these buildings”.

As a result, Linden Heritage apply Metrotile Lightweight Roofing to Conservatories and other external buildings, such as additional accommodation and visitor rooms or converted stables. This was the case for Linden Heritage’s work at a period home in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire that has a special place in Mr Alanthwaite’s heart:

“I believe that Metrotile is a fantastic product, so I had no concerns specifying it for my own home”.

It became very apparent the Mr Alanthwaite is truly proud of his business and after taking a tour of the recent renovation work at his own listed property, it’s very easy to understand why. During the visit I get to observe Linden Heritage’s roofing work on each of the external buildings, a converted outer building and stunning internal works to the kitchen and conservatory. Mr Alanthwaite’s satisfaction with Metrotile is reflected in the use of Metrotile Slate on all external buildings, including an annex building and the aforementioned stunning conservatory - quite the endorsement for the Future Proof Roof.

“Whenever we are involved with a conservatory our outer building project, we insist on using Metrotile for the roofing” continues Mr Alanthwaite. “The rapid installation, security, soundproofing and aesthetics set the product head and shoulders above the competition”.

Case Study

KEY POINTS

1. Light weight important for supporting structures

2. Heritage home renovation company owner loves product so much he installed it on own home

Heritage Home Outer Building Renovations

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Rapid Installation

Metrotile Slate

Metrotile Slate: Conservatory, Northamptonshire

Image Gallery

A selection of images demonstrating that Metrotile has the looks to match its many benefits. In this section you’ll find a wide selection of images, including a step-by-step installation and a Metrotile roof on the conservatory of a listed heritage home.

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Based on the classic North American timber shingle design, Metrotile Shingle is a simple and elegant solution for any roof project. Offering the rooftop quality and style for which Metrotile is renowned, Metrotile Shingle has been designed with a unique “hidden fix” system that also enables the product to double as an excellent vertical cladding solution.

This is because the hidden-fix design leaves no nail exposed, preventing rainwater from corroding the nails, a common weakness of traditional vertical cladding.

Metrotile Shingle is available in five colours, and can be fixed from vertical, down to a minimum pitch of 15°. It is the ideal profile for those looking for a simple and elegant roofing or cladding solution

Metrotile Product Profile

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The Metrotile Shingle profile

Gallery: Metrotile Shingle

Metrotile Shingle

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