Metrotile Bond 7 Pan Metal Roof Tile – Old Decra Classic Profile

The Metrotile Bond 7 Pan Metal Roof Tile is a specialist lightweight metal roofing tile featuring the old Decra Classic 7 Pan profile, making it particularly useful for repair and replacement work on existing older Decra Classic roofs.

Unlike the current standard Metrotile Bond tile, which uses an 8 Pan profile, this version has the older 7 Pan configuration and is specifically intended for situations where matching the physical profile of an existing Decra Classic installation is required.

Manufactured from 0.410mm gauge steel, each tile covers approximately 0.46m², with around 2.15 tiles required per m². The system can be installed on suitable roofs from a minimum pitch of 10° through to 90°.

Important: This product matches the old Decra Classic 7 Pan tile profile, but the available finishes are current Metrotile colours. They should not be expected to provide an exact colour match to an existing aged Decra Classic roof.

Replacement Tile for Old Decra Classic 7 Pan Roofs

One of the primary applications for this tile is the repair of existing roofs originally installed using the old Decra Classic 7 Pan profile.

Older Decra Classic roofs may require individual tiles or sections to be replaced due to damage, alterations or other roofing work. The current standard Metrotile Bond profile uses 8 pans, making it unsuitable where the original 7 Pan geometry needs to be maintained.

This specialist Metrotile Bond version retains the 7 Pan profile of the old Decra Classic tile, providing an option for compatible repair work.

Important: 7 Pan Profile

This product is:

Metrotile Bond 7 Pan

It is intended to match the profile of the:

Old Decra Classic 7 Pan Roof Tile

It should not be confused with the standard current Metrotile Bond 8 Pan Tile.

If you are repairing an existing Decra roof, check the existing tile profile carefully before ordering.

7 Pan vs Standard 8 Pan Metrotile Bond

The principal difference is the number and arrangement of pans across the tile.

Metrotile Bond 7 Pan

• Old Decra Classic style profile
• 7 Pan configuration
• Intended particularly for repair work to compatible older Decra Classic roofs
• 1257mm linear cover width
• Current Metrotile colour finishes

Standard Metrotile Bond

• Current Metrotile Bond profile
• 8 Pan configuration
• Intended for standard current Metrotile Bond installations

If your project is a new roof rather than a repair to an existing 7 Pan Decra Classic roof, the standard current Metrotile Bond tile may be the more appropriate product.

Traditional Pantile-Inspired Appearance

The Metrotile Bond profile reproduces the distinctive undulating curves associated with traditional clay pantiles, providing a heritage-inspired roof appearance while using a modern lightweight metal roofing system.

This makes the Bond profile suitable for projects where a traditional roof appearance is desired without the weight associated with many conventional roofing materials.

Lightweight Metal Roofing

Metrotile Bond 7 Pan weighs approximately:

6.2kg per m²

Each individual tile weighs approximately:

2.8kg

The low installed weight can make lightweight metal roofing particularly useful for suitable refurbishment and renovation projects.

The supporting structure and complete roofing specification should always be checked for the particular project.

Suitable from 10° Roof Pitch

Metrotile Bond 7 Pan can be installed on suitable roofs from:

Minimum Pitch: 10°

through to:

Maximum Pitch: 90°

This provides considerable flexibility for appropriate pitched roofing applications.

The complete Metrotile installation specification should be followed, particularly on lower-pitched roofs.

0.46m² Coverage per Tile

Each Metrotile Bond 7 Pan tile provides approximately:

0.46m² coverage

Approximately:

2.15 tiles are required per m²

The required quantity can therefore be estimated by multiplying the roof area by 2.15 and allowing an appropriate additional quantity for cuts, waste and roof detailing.

How Many Metrotile Bond 7 Pan Tiles Do I Need?

Use the following calculation:

Roof Area in m² × 2.15 = Approximate Number of Tiles

Always round up to complete tiles and allow for waste and project-specific requirements.

For example:

• 10m² = approximately 22 tiles
• 20m² = approximately 43 tiles
• 30m² = approximately 65 tiles
• 50m² = approximately 108 tiles
• 100m² = approximately 215 tiles

These figures are based on the stated coverage rate and do not include additional material for cuts or waste.

Overall and Cover Dimensions

Each Metrotile Bond 7 Pan tile has the following dimensions:

Overall Size: 1330mm x 420mm

Once installed, the effective cover dimensions are:

Cover Size: 1257mm x 370mm

The linear cover width is:

1257mm

The difference between overall and cover dimensions accounts for the required overlap within the installed roofing system.

0.410mm Gauge

The Metrotile Bond 7 Pan profile is manufactured using a stated steel gauge of:

0.410mm

This lightweight construction allows the system to provide substantial roof coverage while maintaining an installed weight of approximately 6.2kg/m².

Four Fixings per Tile

Each Metrotile Bond 7 Pan tile requires:

4 fixings per tile

The specified fixing is the compatible:

Metrotile Loose 50mm Nails – Black

The appropriate Metrotile installation guidance should be followed for fixing positions and the complete roof installation.

How Many Fixings Are Required?

At approximately 2.15 tiles per m² and 4 fixings per tile, the nominal fixing requirement is approximately:

8.6 fixings per m²

For example, 100m² of roof area would nominally require approximately:

215 tiles × 4 = 860 fixings

An appropriate allowance should be included when ordering fixings.

Batten Requirements

The stated batten requirement is approximately:

5 linear metres of battens per m² of roof area

This should be treated as the base quantity before allowing for wastage and project-specific requirements.

For example:

• 10m² roof = approximately 50 linear metres plus wastage
• 20m² roof = approximately 100 linear metres plus wastage
• 50m² roof = approximately 250 linear metres plus wastage
• 100m² roof = approximately 500 linear metres plus wastage

The actual batten layout should follow the applicable Metrotile installation specification.

Available Colours

Metrotile Bond 7 Pan is available in:

• Brindle
• Charcoal
• Coal Black
• Terracotta

Important Colour Matching Information for Decra Repairs

Although this tile uses the old Decra Classic 7 Pan profile, the available finishes are Metrotile colours.

They are therefore not an exact colour match to old Decra Classic roof tiles.

This is particularly important when replacing individual tiles or repairing a small area of an existing roof.

Colour differences may also be more apparent because the existing roof covering will have been exposed to weathering and ageing.

If appearance is critical, the colour difference should be considered before ordering material for a visible repair.

Ideal for Decra Classic Roof Repairs

The Metrotile Bond 7 Pan is particularly useful where an older Decra Classic roof requires work such as:

• Replacing damaged roof tiles
• Repairing localised roof damage
• Alterations to an existing Decra roof
• Replacing tiles following roof penetrations
• Repairing sections around roof alterations
• Extending compatible existing roof areas
• Maintaining an existing 7 Pan roof profile

Compatibility with the existing roof should be checked before ordering, particularly where the exact age or profile of the original installation is unknown.

Key Benefits

• Old Decra Classic Profile: Features the specialist 7 Pan configuration.
• Ideal for Repair Work: Particularly useful for compatible older Decra Classic roofs.
• Lightweight: Approximately 6.2kg/m².
• Large Format Tile: Approximately 0.46m² coverage per tile.
• 2.15 Tiles per m²: Straightforward quantity calculation.
• Low Pitch: Suitable for appropriate roofs from 10°.
• Up to 90°: Broad stated pitch range.
• 0.410mm Gauge: Lightweight steel tile construction.
• Traditional Appearance: Undulating Bond profile inspired by traditional pantiles.
• 1257mm Cover Width: Large effective linear coverage.
• Four Fixings per Tile: Straightforward mechanical fixing requirement.
• Metrotile Colour Options: Brindle, Charcoal, Coal Black and Terracotta.
• Repair Solution: Allows the old 7 Pan profile to be maintained where standard 8 Pan Bond tiles would not match.

Technical Specification

• Brand: Metrotile
• Range: Bond
• Profile: Old Decra Classic 7 Pan
• Product Type: Lightweight Metal Roof Tile
• Number of Pans: 7
• Gauge: 0.410mm
• Overall Dimensions: 1330mm x 420mm
• Cover Dimensions: 1257mm x 370mm
• Linear Cover Width: 1257mm
• Coverage per Tile: Approximately 0.46m²
• Tiles per m²: Approximately 2.15
• Weight per Tile: Approximately 2.8kg
• Weight per m²: Approximately 6.2kg
• Minimum Roof Pitch: 10°
• Maximum Roof Pitch: 90°
• Fixings per Tile: 4
• Specified Fixing: Metrotile Loose 50mm Nails – Black
• Battens Required: Approximately 5 linear metres per m² plus wastage
• Colours: Brindle, Charcoal, Coal Black and Terracotta

Is This the Same Profile as an Old Decra Classic Tile?

This product is specifically described as featuring the old Decra Classic 7 Pan profile and is intended particularly for repair work to compatible older Decra Classic roofs.

However, if the existing roof profile is uncertain, it should be checked before ordering.

Is This the Standard Metrotile Bond Tile?

No.

This listing is for the specialist:

Metrotile Bond 7 Pan

The standard current Metrotile Bond tile uses an 8 Pan profile.

If you require the standard current Bond tile for a new installation, select the standard Metrotile Bond .410 Metal Roof Tile instead.

Will It Match the Colour of My Old Decra Classic Roof?

Not exactly.

The physical tile profile is intended to match the old Decra Classic 7 Pan profile, but the available finishes are current Metrotile colours rather than original Decra colours.

An exact colour match to an existing Decra Classic roof should therefore not be expected.

Existing tiles may also have changed in appearance through years of weather exposure.

How Many Pans Does This Tile Have?

This version has:

7 pans

This is the important distinction between this repair profile and the current standard 8 Pan Metrotile Bond tile.

How Many Tiles Are Required per Square Metre?

Approximately:

2.15 tiles per m²

Each tile provides approximately 0.46m² of installed roof coverage.

What Is the Cover Size?

The effective installed cover dimensions are:

1257mm x 370mm

The overall tile dimensions are:

1330mm x 420mm

How Much Does Metrotile Bond 7 Pan Weigh?

Each tile weighs approximately:

2.8kg

The installed tile weight is approximately:

6.2kg per m²

What Is the Minimum Pitch?

The stated minimum roof pitch is:

10°

The manufacturer’s installation requirements should be followed for the complete roof system.

What Fixings Are Required?

The specified fixing is:

Metrotile Loose 50mm Nails – Black

Approximately:

4 fixings are required per tile

How Much Batten Is Required?

The stated requirement is approximately:

5 linear metres of battens per m²

plus an appropriate allowance for wastage.

Why Choose Metrotile Bond 7 Pan?

The Metrotile Bond 7 Pan Metal Roof Tile solves a specific problem when repairing compatible older Decra Classic roofs.

While the current standard Metrotile Bond uses an 8 Pan profile, this specialist version retains the old Decra Classic 7 Pan configuration, allowing the physical roof tile profile to be maintained during appropriate repair and replacement work.

At approximately 6.2kg/m², with 0.46m² coverage per tile, a minimum pitch of 10° and large 1257mm x 370mm cover dimensions, it combines the traditional appearance of the Bond profile with lightweight metal roofing construction.

For customers searching for old Decra Classic replacement tiles, Decra Classic 7 Pan tiles, Metrotile Bond 7 Pan, Decra roof repair tiles, old Decra roof tiles or replacement Decra Classic roofing, this specialist Metrotile profile provides a practical option where the old 7 Pan configuration is required.

Important: This product is intended to match the profile of the old Decra Classic 7 Pan tile. The current Metrotile colours are not an exact match to old Decra Classic colours, so colour variation should be expected when repairing an existing roof.