New Zealand's No.1 tile roof in the world
It was a Kiwi who first invented lightweight steel tiles back in 1957. And it's a Kiwi company today that has grown to become the largest Zincalume® steel tile manufacturer in the world.
Gerard roofs are now specified and approved in over 130 countries, in places that suffer some of the most severe weather on the planet. So whatever extremes of climate or environment you face when designing or building, you can be confident that Gerard roofs have endured much worse.
Cyclones in the Caribbean
Cubans enjoy a mild sub-tropical climate, but the penalty they pay for such languid temperatures is an ever-present risk of tropical cyclones. Sometimes, the cyclones intensify into hurricanes with winds peaking at up to 250km/hr.
Experience has taught Cuban homeowners to be especially vigilant about the roofs they specify, and in recent years, there has been an increasing preference for Gerard. Because each tile is horizontally fixed by eight separate fasteners, Gerard roofs are significantly more secure in high winds than vertically fixed concrete or clay tiles.
Searing desert heat in North America
Tortured by blazing sun, temperatures up to 46 degrees Celsius, high ultra violet radiation and occasional sandstorms, homes in the US state of Nevada have a tough life.
Yet time has proven that even under such extreme conditions, Gerard roofs are stubbornly resilient. A key reason is Gerard’s two-stage UV protection technology.
The chip finish on the roof forms an opaque barrier to block out damaging UV rays, while the underlying coating contains special light-fast inorganic pigments that form a second UV barrier to protect against fading or discolouration.
Monsoons in Asia
Mumbai homeowners are no strangers to sudden torrential downpours. During the monsoon season, June to September, they can expect up to 2200mm (85 inches) of rain, which is around twice as much as New Zealand's total rainfall in an entire year.
On one especially wet day, Mumbai had 944mm (37 inches) of rain in just 24 hours.
Under such extreme conditions, even small cracks in traditional concrete or clay roof tiles can lead to serious internal damage. Which is why more and more people in India are choosing a more modern, reliable alternative: The lightweight steel tile roof from Gerard.
At Gerard Roofs we've taken the time to listen to you and put together this website to provide you with all the information (and a little inspiration) you need to confidently choose the roof that's best for you.
This website contains lots of useful information about roofing in general – as well as some specific information about Gerard Roofs products.
Gerard Roofs have been crowning kiwi homes for nearly 50 years. Around the world, more than one million homes in 70-plus countries choose the reliability, versatility and good looks of Gerard Roofs.
Closer to home, we have a nationwide team of experts working in more than 90 Gerard Certified Roofing companies throughout nearly every area of New Zealand – so help is never far from hand.
All Gerard Roofs come with a 50 year pro rata weatherproof warranty so you can be assured of trouble free performance even in coastal locations.
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