Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Top choice Share Tweet Help New lightweight steel roofing options with the distinctive look of naturally weathered shingle or Mediterranean-style clay tiles are from Metrotile The popular Mediterranean look is re-created with a lightweight option, MetroRoman, which is available in a choice of colours. Today, improvements in manufacturing methods and technological developments increasingly mean that appearances can prove to be deceptive.Most often, this is to our advantage. Complete metal tile roofing systems from Metrotile are an example of this. Manufactured in New Zealand using a Zincalume steel base under a natural stone chip protective coating, these tiles are a lightweight, strong and affordable roofing system.Metrotile has recently introduced MetroShingle and MetroRoman, two new ranges that provide homeowners with an upmarket option. MetroShingle, used to re-roof this older-style home, this product is available in seven weathered tones. National sales manager for Metrotile Harry Boxall says MetroRoman has the appearance of a Mediterranean tiled roof, but without the weight."This makes it ideal for new homes or renovations where the original structure was not designed for concrete tiles."MetroShingle re-creates the look of flat asphalt shingles, and suits modern homes and older bungalows, and a wide variety of roofing designs. A double-drop coating system re-creates the subtle colourings of slightly weathered tiles for a shingle appearance. As with all Metrotiles, these new styles are lightweight at 60kg/10m², offering savings on construction. They carry a 50-year warranty and are designed to resist fire, high winds and earthquakes. The MetroShingle roof on this rural property was installed by Ross Roofing. Contact Metrotile, PO Box 72 062, Papa-kura, Auckland, 1C Inlet Road, Takanini, Auckland, phone (09) 299 9498, fax (09) 298 4114. Email: harry@metrotile.com, or visit the websites: www.metrotile.com or www.rossroofing.co.nz. Story by: Trendsideas 23 Oct, 2008 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post 'Something different' 15 Dec, 2024 Rounded perspective 15 Dec, 2024 Everyday opulence 15 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > NZ2415 NZ2415 Read More Similar Stories