Metrotile Slate .900 Heavy-Duty Anti-Vandal Traditional Riven Profile Metal Roof Tile

Metrotile Slate .900 – Traditional Slate Appearance Engineered for High-Security Buildings

The Metrotile Slate .900 profile delivers the classic appearance of natural slate while providing the strength, durability, and security demanded by public sector, commercial, and anti-vandal roofing applications. Manufactured from heavy-duty steel and engineered for resilience, this roofing system is designed specifically for buildings where impact resistance, long service life, and security performance are essential.

Please also note, recent changes in the Slate .9 steel press means the tile can now only be laid right to left, not both ways as before.

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Traditional Slate Aesthetics with Industrial-Grade Performance

Metrotile’s Slate .900 profile replicates the traditional riven texture and shadow lines of natural slate, allowing secure facilities to maintain a sympathetic architectural appearance without compromising on strength.

Deep-pressed profiles create realistic slate shadowing while delivering the structural integrity of steel. Unlike natural slate, which can crack, slip, or break under stress or impact, Slate .900 provides a robust roofing surface designed for demanding environments.

Key advantages include:

• Significantly stronger than traditional slate

• Reduced risk of breakage or tile loss

• Lower structural load compared to natural slate

• Faster and more secure installation

This makes Slate .900 ideal for projects where traditional aesthetics are required but durability cannot be compromised.

Built for Security and Anti-Vandal Applications

Constructed from 0.9mm Drawing Grade 3 steel, each tile is protected with a ZAM (Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium) coating, providing exceptional corrosion resistance and long-term structural performance.

The heavier gauge construction and interlocking fixing system provide:

• High resistance to vandalism and deliberate damage

• Excellent impact resistance

• Secure mechanical fixing to resist tampering

• Outstanding wind uplift performance

• Long-term durability with minimal maintenance

These characteristics make Metrotile Slate .900 particularly suitable for buildings where roof integrity and security are critical.

Typical applications include:

• Schools and academies

• Government and municipal buildings

• Secure housing and custodial environments

• Public infrastructure and transport facilities

• Industrial and commercial buildings

• Social housing developments requiring anti-vandal solutions

Designed for Demanding Environments

Metrotile Slate .900 is engineered to perform in high-traffic and high-risk environments where conventional roofing materials may fail or require frequent repair.

Compared to traditional slate, the system offers:

• Superior durability against impact and tampering

• Reduced maintenance requirements

• Longer service life in exposed environments

• Reliable weather protection in extreme conditions

Its combination of steel strength and traditional styling allows architects and specifiers to maintain a classic slate aesthetic while delivering a roof capable of withstanding heavy use and potential abuse.

A Robust Alternative to Natural Slate

Metrotile Slate .900 provides the appearance of natural slate with the structural performance of engineered steel, making it a practical and secure choice for projects where longevity, resilience, and building security are priorities.

For architects, contractors, and facilities managers specifying roofing for secure or high-risk environments, Metrotile Slate .900 offers a durable, anti-vandal roofing solution without compromising on architectural character.

Metrotile Slate .900 Traditional Riven Profile Metal Roof Tile – Dimensions

• Pitch:Minimum: 12° / Maximum: 90°
• Dimensions: Overall Size:1330mm x 370mm
• Cover Size: 1257mm x 370mm
• Gauge: .900mm
• Linear Cover Width: 1257mm
• Coverage: 0.46m² / 2.15 tiles per m²
• Weight per m²: 9.9Kg
• Weight per tile: 4.6Kg

Metrotile Slate .900 Traditional Riven Profile Metal Roof Tile – Fixings:

• Tile Fixing: Metrotile Large Headed 35mm Self-Drilling Screw Fixings
• Fixings per tile: 4
• Battens Required: 5 linear metres per m² (plus wastage)

Available Colours:

• Bronze
• Charcoal
• Terracotta