Due to the reduced temperature, on-site risks are increased so here are a number of top tips to keep you safe over the autumn and winter months.
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Britmet LiteSlate is a high-performance, synthetic slate tile that makes a superb modern-day alternative to traditional slate roofing for all projects!
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Britmet have had another successful charity day for Macmillan Coffee Morning! Our covid-secure and socially distanced coffee morning was celebrated by all in the office, bringing out all the best bakers.. and fakers!
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UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £2bn Green Homes Grant in England for ideal energy-saving home improvements including insulation and double glazing. This new scheme means that the government will pay at least two-thirds of the cost...
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The government have recently relaxed rules on the size of extensions that can be built under the permitted development policy; meaning there are a wide range of other jobs that you can do to renovate your home!
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Over 30 years ago, Britmet supplied the Ministry of Defence with our ridge to eave Pantile 2000 system for their army training village in an undisclosed location...
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If you’re currently thinking about replacing your roof or building a new one, you may be considering venturing into the world of lightweight roofing. Metal roof tiles have had a sudden increase in popularity in recent years with many styles now available
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The Pavilion required refurbishment due to its position behind the Rugby pitch. The original roof covering suffered years of vandalism and rugby balls cracking the tiles.
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Britmet Lightweight Roofing are delighted to announce our partnership with Tingdene Homes, furthermore Tingdene will become the first park home manufacturer to have an insurance backed 10-year manufacturers guarantee on all their roofing materials...
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With social distancing restrictions slowly easing but UK holiday parks given the all-clear to open this is the perfect time to experience a caravan or lodge holiday!
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Whether you’re at work, retired or furloughed, picnicking has quickly become the latest outing trend over the lockdown period; with people going out to national parks and public properties to absorb the glorious sunshine...
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When the coronavirus outbreak hit, the world stood still. Schools, shops, restaurants closed, and everyone was told to stay at home. But what happens if you don’t have a home?
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Britmet Lightweight Roofing are proud to issue Ensign Conservatory Roof Systems an approved installer of the Britmet range of lightweight roofing tiles.
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It’s been a while but we’re (kind of) back! For the past few months there have been many industry wide changes. Britmet’s doors have been closed and staff have been furloughed but we’ve taken the time to plan and prepare adjustments...
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At Britmet Lightweight Roofing we're celebrating our powerful women in head office and the factory for International Women's Day and Women in Construction Week 2020! Everyone at Britmet is proud of the growing role women play in our industry!
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Britmet Lightweight Roofing are delighted to announce that Eco Logic roofing systems have become an official certified installer of the Britmet Lightweight Roofing range of roofing tiles.
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Britmet Lightweight Roofing are proud to showcase our latest project with our Client, Bromford Housing Association, to provide a solution to upgrade the roof and mansard areas of 8 blocks of flats in The Waterloo, Cirencester.
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A warm pitched roof and a cold pitched roof have many differences, both can achieve insulation albeit one better than the other, but they also differ in the mode of installation.
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Do you need a roof replacement? Would you know what to look for if you did? Most of the time the signs are pretty obvious but sometimes they can be hiding right under your nose…
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Conservatories are a fantastic way to flourish in the sunshine centre of your garden, however glass roofs can often bring several unanticipated problems with them. From issues with keeping glass clean to painfully increased heating bills
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Britmet Lightweight Roofing are proud to announce expansion plans in preparation for the rapid growth expected for 2019 and beyond. This will include a re-brand and re-structure within the business...
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BritmetTileform Ltd a British roofing manufacturer have now gone into partnership with one of the UK's largest modular construction companies who specialise in this type of development, by utilising the Modular companies in-house design service
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It’s fairly common for UK homeowners to store more than just a car in their garages nowadays. That isn’t to suggest that the family car isn’t valuable but you’ll also find tools and any number of expensive appliances besides.
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Here at Britmet we are so proud of our long association with the manufacturing of high quality paints and exterior coating products. We have been in this business for over 30 years and feel that now is the time to celebrate this excellent achievement with
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One of the most important aspects of our homes is the safety factor. Okay, we all love the idea of living in a beautiful house or apartment complete with awesome interior furnishings but the bottom line is always the same; how safe is your home?
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As the milder weather starts to be replaced with a far cooler set of values, here in the UK we start to prepare ourselves for those energy bills that inevitably start to appear through our letterboxes once more.
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If you agree that modern buildings seem to have lost a certain style over the last 30 years or so, we’d tend to agree with you. This is partially due to the way that traditional roofing tiles have limited the pitch of modern roof angles.
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Having a functioning conservatory here in the UK is all well and good but what happens when you’ve had enough of that chilly weather and the roof seems to be letting in cold like nobody’s business. What is more, your internal heat is escaping and you seem
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If you and your family are currently looking at new ways to save money on your bills, why not tackle these issues head on and start improving your energy efficiency?
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Local authority houses, also known as council houses, make up around 17% of all UK households at the time of writing this article. About 55% of this number are currently owned by the myriad of local authorities.
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It is far better to take preventative action and invest in higher quality solutions than to be constantly shelling out for repairs. If you ask any buildings insurance specialists about the most important part of your home..
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When it comes to looking at opportunities for home improvement that adds serious return on investment as well as making your home look better, having a quality lightweight roof installation is the solution.
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If you are considering replacing your roof for aesthetical purposes and are not sure what to choose, you may wish to take a look at historical architecture for some inspiration.
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Choosing the right roofing materials can make the difference between a well-finished building and a structure that requires continual maintenance and repairs.
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Before embarking down the route of traditional roofing materials, it is worth taking time to consider what factors are most important for your construction purposes.
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Traditional roof tiles and slates have done the job admirably for many years, but these days roofing contractors are increasingly turning their attention to metal roof tiles and lightweight panel systems as an alternative roofing method..
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Metal roof tiles are fast becoming one of the most popular roofing choices in the UK today due to the savings on maintenance and upkeep once installed.
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Pitch roofs are the most common design in the UK today. Whilst initial construction costs are higher than for flat roofs, the many advantages of pitched roofs justify the installation costs.
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Roofing products and panel systems are defined as lightweight or heavyweight depending upon their weight and classification. A lightweight material is one that weighs under 20Kg per square metre when fixed on the roof.
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The sales team at Britmet have responded to significant increased demand for all products across a variety of market sectors during the Autumn.
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A building consultancy based in Newcastle were given the task to replace a 5500sqm school roof that had traditional tiles on where the structure was starting to fail.
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The Green Consortium was founded through the association of Britmet Lightweight Roofing, Campbell & Kennedy Ltd., Orsis (UK) Ltd. and Property Revolutions Ltd.
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Britmet Lightweight Roofing are now able to offer a range of PV solar systems for all types of buildings and will assess the solar package that best suits your requirements.
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Britmet Tileform Ltd are proud to announce the new Villatile profile. The profile has been launched to improve the already extensive range with a double roman tile look.
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For those projects requiring a non granulated finish, Britmet lightweight Roofing can now produce our tile range in a powder coated finish, any RAL colour is available.
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As a member of the RIBA CPD providers network, Britmet would like to introduce the latest addition to our range of CPD seminars - An Introduction to Flat to Pitched Roof Conversions.
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Due to continually mounting maintenance costs from vandalism and ageing of the original rosemary tile roof, the decision was made by Doncaster MBC and the school board, that a replacement roof covering was required...
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