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Why Choose Gerard Roofing?
Facts About Performance
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Fire Resistance
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The fire resistant solution from Gerard Roofing - A safe roofing solution must
be extremely fire resistant to prevent hot embers from external fires spreading. The ideal roof
will be lightweight yet strong and securely interlocked to prevent it collapsing if an interior
fire becomes established. Roofing materials manufactured by Gerard Roofing are made from non-combustible,
high-quality aluminium-zinc coated steel.
Tiles made by Gerard Roofing are light, weighing in at a mere 7kg per square metre,
which is approximately one seventh the weight of concrete and clay tiles. With every tile
being securely fastened at eight points, there is little chance of a roof collapsing. Gerard Roofing
products are tested to comply with or exceed relevant building codes and regulations.
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Lightning
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Gerard Roofing systems are
made from sheet steel coated with stone chips.
Experience shows that metal roofs are no
more vulnerable to a lightning strike than any other non-metallic
substrate. Indeed, the likelihood of a lightning strike is determined
only by the height and location of the building.
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Earthquake
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Earthquakes are tragic
reminders of the power of nature. As well as the
billions of dollars worth of property damage,
earthquakes cause countless injuries and deaths.
The least affected roofs were the stone-coated
steel roofing materials as made by Gerard
Roofing. Scores of homes with these roofs had no
structural or roof damage even though they were
located in areas of significant destruction with
neighbouring houses showing serious damage.
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Hail
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Gerard Roofing systems have been proven under
all possible and extreme weather conditions around the world including
large hailstones and heavy snow loads.
The stone surface of all Gerard Roofing's roof tiles is a potential
life saver. Its rough texture holds snow in place until it melts
naturally and harmlessly. Dangerous snow sliding is therefore eliminated
without the need for expensive and unsightly snow stops.
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Storm, Wind and Rain
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Extreme weather — including violent storms, strong winds
up to hurricane strength, and heavy rain — can cause widespread devastation.
This report documents the performance of Gerard Roofing systems under such
extreme conditions.
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Ultravoilet and Thermal
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Systems from Gerard Roofing have colour durability that lasts for years.
This basic integrity has been proven under accelerated weathering tests in laboratories
(see report) and with prolonged actual exposure in the most UV-prone areas in the world.
They were designed in New Zealand, which records some of the highest levels of UV light
in the world, and have been proven on roofs there since they were first manufactured in
1956.
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