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The House on the Hill

07 Feb 2024

Converting a house with a flat roof to a pitched roof was no easy feat, but new owner Graeme was determined to build his dream home atop the picturesque hill overlooking Tauranga. The property, finished with Gerard’s CF Slate metal roof panel system, has transformed from a cold, modernist building into a spacious, appealing home. In this blog we follow Graeme's journey to transform the house on Minden Hill.

Restoration of a Golden Legacy

23 Oct 2023

Nestled between Milwaukee and Chicago sits Wadsworth, Illinois. Wadsworth is a small town in comparison with its bustling neighbours, but it boasts a unique attraction that draws visitors from all corners of the earth. The Gold Pyramid that has been a mainstay of the landscape since the late 70’s nearly met ruin in 2018 but was restored and upgraded with the help of Gerard’s roof panels.

Medium density in the heart of Kumeu

11 Sep 2023

In this blog we speak with Paul Houchen, Site Supervisor at Golden Homes about the new development being built in the heart of Kumeu. Designed to challenge the prioritisation of function over form, these builds showcase modern aesthetics across a variety of building layouts.

The Big Cottage with a Small Footprint

16 Aug 2023

Vickie and John had a vision for their new home. Taking aesthetic inspiration from the historic Californian bungalow known as the Los Angeles house, mixing in a Japandi style, all while having a high performing home in terms of energy efficiency. This blog uncovers how a Gerard roof helped bring this dream home to life.

Lodge charm in coastal New Zealand

03 Aug 2023

This American-lodge inspired home overlooks Lower Hutt's picturesque York Bay. In this blog we discuss using Gerard's Shake profile to complete the client's vision with architect Luke Hammington of Prime Designs.