Yes, however for coastal areas, stainless steel or copper screws must be used.

Yes, we have been manufacturing tiles for all types of roofs since 1976. As long as the pitch is above 5°, we have many tiles to suit.

Each profile varies but we estimate that Britmet lightweight tiles will take 1/5 of the time that traditional tiles take to install. This is because our tiles are the equivalent width to 5 traditional tiles and the height of 1.

We offer a warranty of 50 years against weather penetration, however we have proudly outlived this.

Britmet metal tiles are recyclable at their end of life (as long as you remove the stone granules). The sustainable building industry considers steel a 'sustainable material' as it is continuously recycled at a global scale. We are proud owners of an ISO14001 accreditation which showcases our low environmental impact.

Britmet LiteSlate, our synthetic tile, is made from over 90% of recycled polymers. Britmet LiteSlate is 100% recyclable at end of life.

With the new permitted development policy in place, conservatory roof conversions from a glass/polycarbonate roof to a solid tiled roof, no longer require planning permission. Due to the lightweight nature of our tiles, there are no risks for the existing framework of the conservatory. Our lightweight tiles are ideal for conservatory roofs and can be seen on conservatory roofs across the UK.

• LiteSlate – 12kg per m2
• Shingle – 7.3kg per m2
• Slate 2000 – 7kg per m2
• Ultratile – 7kg per m2
• Villatile – 7kg per m2
• Profile 49 – 7kg per m2
• Plaintile – 8kg per m2
• Pantile 2000 – 9kg per m2

Our metal tiles have a BBA backed 50-year warranty against weather penetration when installed correctly. Please see our certifications and accreditations for more.

No. The space between the roofing tile and the underlay minimises exterior noise.

Our metal tile profiles are made from the highest grade Aluzinc steel and has achieved AA classification equal to traditional roof tiles and slates.

• LiteSlate – 14°
• Shingle – 15°
• Slate 2000 – 12°
• Ultratile – 10°
• Villatile – 10°
• Profile 49 – 10°
• Plaintile – 15°
• Pantile 2000 – 5°

Britmet's metal granulated tiles are made from the highest grade Aluzinc Steel. Each tile provides unmatched strength and exceptional performance when compared with traditional roofing materials.

When compared with traditional concrete and clay roofing materials, Britmet (0.45mm) tiles are 1/7th the weight. As a result, one pallet of Britmet tiles can offer the same coverage as seven pallets of traditional roofing materials. This also reduces our carbon footprint.

Britmet lightweight roofing materials are renowned for being virtually maintenance free with a 50-year warranty!

Britmet Lightweight Roofing manufacture lightweight tiles in both 0.45mm and 0.9mm thicknesses. As our tiles are fully dry-fix, this means vandals are unable to lift the tiles from the roof via hand, however, 0.9mm thickness provides our clients with the best anti-vandal properties, increasing security and protection from foot traffic.

Please see our certifications here.

Each tile profile has an extensive range of lightweight flashings and accessories required for a full roof installation while compling with the BBA backed 50-year warranty. We are even able to offer a hire service for guillotines and benders or supply roof windows, such as Velux and Fakro, with your order.

Britmet are happy to help with full customer support and after-care. From concept to completion, we can assist with planning, quotation and installation. All of Britmet's lightweight roofing tiles are DIY friendly and we have a range of YouTube tutorials to follow or PDF installation guides. Our sales team are always on hand to answer any questions or offer extra technical support. If you have any reservations about installing your own roof, we are happy to assist with finding a contractor local to you with an abundance of experience using our tiles.

Britmet are proud the total roof solution including lightweight roofing profiles that are ideal for a flat to pitch roof conversion. Pantile 2000 can be installed to pitches as low as 5 degrees.

An acrylic primer is applied to the steel then graded stone granules are embedded in a UV resistant, water base acrylic polymer and sealed with a final acrylic glaze before it is cured in the oven.

Our Aluzinc steel is formulated to offer a substantially longer service life as it combines the sacrificial protection of Zinc and corrosive protection of Aluminium. This means that the end product reinforces corrosion resistance so that it's perfect for roofing.

Britmet have proudly out-lived their roof guarantee and our roofs clearly showcase the true test of time. The highest quality pigments are used, however it is possible that over time a slight change in colour may occur due to air pollution, however regular rainfall or even rinsing the roof with a garden hose will keep your roof looking fresh.

What are the weight comparisons between Britmet and traditional tiles:

Yes. When installed to the installation guide, Britmet roofs have a 50-year warranty. If you are apprehensive about DIY installation, we have an extensive list of installers near you that we are happy to recommend.

Britmet are proud to offer full specifications at no charge to their specifiers.

Britmet work with an extensive list of approved roofing contractors and can help provide you with a supply and fix budget quotation.

Yes, Britmet can now supply the full system if required.

Britmet work closely with many roof window manufacturers and have a flashing kit to suit all types of windows.

An insulation layer is added above the rafters and below the rafters are a waterproof, breathable membrane; this allows moisture to escape avoiding any damp spots or mould build up. Within the UK market, this is perceived as the most suited form of roofing due to the climate as it provides a cost and thermally effective solution.

Steel roofing materials are not more susceptible to lightning when compared with other roofing materials. It has been demonstrated that lightning strikes most frequently the highest points of terrain. Where concerns exist, lightning rods can be installed on roofs that are the highest point of surrounding terrain.

CPD stands for ‘continued professional development’. The purpose of our CPD is to explore the benefits of the Britmet roofing solutions and products and how they work. It consists of a team of 3 people or more, observing a Britmet presentation presented by our specification managers that can also answer any questions there may be at the end of the CPD.

Some examples of what we discuss are:

• Our one-of-a-kind structural liner tray (Tactray 90)
• Flat to pitch conversions
• Rooftop developments
• Plenty of case studies of previous projects

Approximately 1 hour depending on feedback and questions.

Given the current COVID-19 restrictions, all CPD’s are currently carried out virtually on platforms such as Teams or Zoom. We aim to get back to face to face CPDs when it is safe to do so.

The main benefit is expanding your knowledge of the lightweight roofing world - it is always interesting to see how we may be able to help with future or upcoming projects. Another bonus is that we also provide free Domino’s pizza for face to face CPDs!

Call our offices on 01295 250998 or email sales@britmet.co.uk. Our team are always happy to help.