No really, it still is very common on all but new build houses. I don't know of any churches in my city that have changed their roofing material, and there are about 30 medieval churches within 2-3 miles of me. We also have several buildings with sheet copper roofs.



The amount of metal theft in the UK is the reason why we now have a law being passed where no scrap metal can be paid for by cash. All yards must pay by cheque or electronically. Which of course makes it easier and easier for the tax man to do their thing...