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AHI ROOFING LTD

Lou Fisher produced the worlds first steel tile in 1957

Gerard Roofs are manufactured in Glen Innes, Auckland for New Zealand and for export around the world

Manufacturer of the Gerard Roof range The largest steel tile manufacturer in the world Nearly 50 years in the roofing business Dedicated to the manufacture, development and innovation of steel roof tile technology Three main manufacturing plants in Auckland, California and Malaysia Regional offices throughout the world Four licensee manufacturing operations A Fletcher Building company. Fletcher Building sales exceed USD 2 billion ( 2004 )

GERARD ROOFS

Quality, durability, functionality and aesthetic appeal at a reasonable price

Gerard Shake Textured in Greenstone with Angle Trim

An extensive, stylish and versatile range of roof profiles, colours, finishes and trim options High quality, lightweight, long-lasting technology advanced roofing Considerable construction efficiencies and cost savings Full nationwide and international service and support Multiple applications Over 70% share of the steel tile market in New Zealand Proven worldwide and currently exported to over 80 countries

THE GERARD ROOFS RANGE

Gerard Roofs Extensive range of profiles, finishes, colours and trim Gerard Classic Gerard Heritage Gerard Shake

Gerard Shingle
Roman Tile

GERARD Heritage
Gerard Heritage Textured

Gerard Satin Gerard Satin in Smoke Grey with Barrel Trim

A traditional scalloped tile profile Ideal for any style of home Classic look that meets the brick & tile criterion Available in a satin or textured finish in a range of classic and contemporary colours Minimum pitch 12

GERARD Classic

Gerard Satin

Gerard Satin in Marseille Clay with Barrel Trim

A bold, ribbed tile profile Adds character to any home Traditional look that meets the brick & tile criterion Available in a satin or textured finish in a range of classic and contemporary colours Minimum pitch 12 Market leader in many European countries

Gerard Textured

GERARD SHAKE

A clean, flat profile with a character grain Suits a wide range of house styles An up-market roof that has a point of difference The shape of the profile gives good foot traffic resistance Available in a satin and textured finish in a range of classic and contemporary colours Minimum pitch 15

Shake Textured

Gerard Shake Satin

GERARD SHINGLE

Gerard Shingle in Eclipse

A flat shingle profile Ideal for the niche, design and build project Double batten gives excellent foot traffic resistance (no plywood required) Available in a compact range of colours in a textured finish, with a complementary patch colour (the patch colour) Minimum pitch 15(best suited for pitches greater than 25)

GERARD SHINGLE
Gerard Shingle

Gerard Shingle in Ravine with Angle Trim

A bold, three dimensional, random shingle profile Ideal for that niche, design and build project The appearance of each roof plane can change with the angle of he sun Double batten gives excellent foot traffic resistance (no plywood required) Available in a compact range of colours in a textured finish with a complementary patch colour Minimum pitch 20 (best suited for pitches greater than 25)

TRIM OPTIONS
BOX TRIM

Satin in Wedgewood with Box Trim

BARREL TRIM

Gerard Satin in Marseille Clay with Barrel Trim

Three trim options Gives increased design flexibility Clean look of Box Barge Barrel Trim, traditional look Sophisticated look of Angle Trim Mixture of trims possible E.g. Barrel or Angle Trim on Ridges / Hips and Box Barge on Gables Available in a satin and textured finish to match your roof choice

ANGLE TRIM

Gerard Tile Textured in Dark Green with Angle Trim

FINISHES SATIN AND TEXTURED

Gerard Shake Satin Gerard Corona Shake Textured

Gerard Shake Textured in Deep Forest with Angle Trim

SATIN FINISH The low light reflection gives a smoother appearance allowing you to fully appreciate the detail of each profile

TEXTURED FINISH The light reflection is more scattered giving a stronger and more substantial look Additional layers provide added protection

Gerard Shake Satin in Graphite with Angle Trim

HIGH QUALITY, LONG LASTING, LIGHTWEIGHT, TECHNICALLY ADVANCED ROOFING

Durable Warranted even in coastal locations Post pressing coating technology Internationally leading coating technology

Lightweight
Horizontal fastening and interlocking steel membrane Building paper underlay Proven high quality products

WARRANTIES
ALL GERARD ROOFS COME WITH:
BENEFITS One product and one warranty for all areas Important as many buildings in New Zealand are in a marine environment Easy for sales people to understand Easy to explain to customers Warranty covers excessive fading Printed warranties are provided with each job that can be passed on to the customer Warranties are fully transferable to new homeowners assisting with resale and house values

Backed by AHI Roofing, nearly 50 years in the roofing business These warranties apply even in coastal locations
25 years full weatherproof warranty plus a diminishing pro-rata warranty for a further 25 years

5 Years full surface coat warranty plus a diminishing pro-rata warranty for a further 10 years that covers excessive fading

5 year installation warranty honored by your Gerard Certified Roofer

STEEL DURABILITY

Gerard Roofs are pressed from 0.4mm thick Zincalume Steel then coated with either a satin or textured finish for added protection Zincalume combines the sacrificial protection of zinc with the barrier protection of Aluminum Gerard Roofs are suitable for use in marine environments

Zincalume has up to 8 times the corrosion resistance of Galvanised Steel

GALVANISED ZINCALUME

Galvanised and Zincalume coil coated steel unwashed after six years

POST PRESSING COATING TECHNOLOGY

Press then Coat
POST PRESSING COATING TECHNOLOGY
BENEFITS Continuous coating thickness Prevention of micro cracking Added weather protection through the thick satin finish or stone texture finish

SATIN FINISH COATING LAYERS

TEXTURED FINISH COATING LAYERS

40 microns versus the 20 microns that prepainted steel products generally have

Natural stone polymer bonded into the acrylic surface coating Double chip drop for tighter stone coverage large particles then fine Moss, lichen and algae inhibitor During installation the cured coating still bends without chip loss

INTERNATIONAL LEADING COATING TECHNOLOGY

SUPERIOR FADE RESISTANCE

BENEFITS Roofs that stay looking good for longer Warranty covers excessive fading Satisfied clients means reduced call backs Referral business

Concrete tile coating comparison. New versus 6 years old

Salt Fog testing equipment. Full time research development team improving aesthetic protective properties

THICKER

40 microns vs. 20 microns

SUPERIOR SCRATCH RESISTANCE COLOUR CONSISTENCY

Minimal batch to batch variation Despatch procedures ensure each roof lot contains only one colour batch Ensures consistency of colour over the entire roof

LOW GLOSS, LOW SKID

LIGHTWEIGHT
GERARD LIGHTWEIGHT ROOF

HEAVYWEIGHT ROOF

Fewer trusses and rafters Smaller lintels Less bracing Material and labour savings

BENEFITS STRUCTURAL COST SAVINGS All Gerard roofs classified as Lightweight Roofs as per NZS 3604 1999 Timber Framed Buildings Savings range from $100 to over $1000 per house depending on a range of factors including the nature of the design and condition of the site DESIGN FLEXIBILITY Ability to incorporate features such as steep pitches, exposed beams and integrated glass features without incurring additional and unnecessary structural costs RE-ROOFS OLD STRUCTURES SAFELY Euro 1.0 = NZD 1.829

HORIZONTAL FASTENING & INTERLOCKING STEEL MEMBRANE

8 FASTERNERS PER TILE

Superior wind resistance Allows specification in very high wind zones Added strength in the event of an earthquake

GERARD ROOF

8 fasteners per tile Horizontal fasteners must shear to fail Fastener perpendicular to wind uplift 370mm batten spacings provide extra resistance
CONCRETE / CLAY TILE ROOF

Concrete tiles mostly rely on their weight to hold them down

LONGRUN / CORRUGATED / RIB ROOF

Wind uplift is the primary cause of roof failure

Fastener parallel to wind uplift Vertical fasteners can simply pull out

BUILDING PAPER UNDERLAY

ALL ROOFS NEED BUILDING PAPER UNDERLAY

Building paper acts as an excellent second line of defence against water, dust, sand etc.
WATERPROOFING TEST RESULTS ROOF TYPE OBSERVATION
BRANZ WATER PENETRATION TEST BRANZ Report 70 measures the water penetration in the joints and construction cavities of roofs with and without underlay. The table is from page 4 of that report

All Gerard Roofs are installed with building paper underlay that acts as a second line of defence Cost to install building paper is approximately $2.75/m2 = $550 for a 200m2 roof Euro 1.0 = NZD 1.829

OTHER FACTS
RAIN NOISE DRINKING WATER

The Gerard interlocking tile system minimises the transmission of sound Ceiling insulation is the main insulator of rain noise, not the roof

Gerard Roofs are safe to collect drinking water from Passed the World Health Organisations criteria for drinking water quality

LOW MAINTAINENCE

Recommend a chemical clean every three to five years Keeps roof looking good and prevents the growth of algae, moss and lichen

DISSIMILAR METAL COMPATIBILITY

Rain noise in dBA through simple roof systems of 100 x 40 joists at 750mm with 12mm softboard as ceiling with different cost claddings

Care is needed where Zincalume steel products are in contact with other metal types or where water runs off one metal type onto another

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN EXTREME CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

Superior wind resistance Earthquake resistance Hail and walking resistance Frost, snow, ice and fire resistance

SUPERIOR WIND RESISTANCE

HORIZONTAL FASTENING SYSTEM

BENEFIT Safety, security and peace of mind for clients even in the severest winds and storms

EXTREME WIND RESISTANCE TESTING ON VARIOUS ROOF TYPES

Devastation was widespread in Jamaica with roofing material and roofing substructure being removed by the extreme wind uplift force of the hurricane. On the left a house with a Gerard Roof has remained intact

CONCRETE / CLAY TILE

ASPHALT SHINGLE

GERARD ROOF

EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE
LIGHTWEIGHT & STRONG INTERLOCKING STEEL MEMBRANE

There are over 200 earthquakes in New Zealand per year

BENEFITS Additional strength for the house structure Safety, security and peace of mind for clients in the event of an earthquake

WEIGHT DOES NOT MEAN STRENGTH

Photos taken after a large earthquake hit Northridge, California in 1994. The picture of the heavyweight roof (top) and lightweight Gerard steel tile roof (above) was taken in the same street

The interlocking tiles and horizontal fixing has assisted in supporting this Gerard Roof even though the internal walls have been demolished by a landslide

Californian independent engineers report The Performance of Roofing Material during the 6.8 Northridge Earthquake January 17 1994 Part III

HAIL AND WALKING RESISTANCE

THE STRENGTH OF STEEL HAIL RESISTANCE

WALKING RESISTANCE All Gerard Roofs can be easily walked on without damage if the correct method is used If any damage does occur it is generally only aesthetic and is easily rectified Additional strength is offered with Gerard Corona Shake, Gerard Senator Shingle and Gerard Oberon Shingle profiles
GERARD ROOFS WONT CRACK

BENEFITS A Gerard Roof will retain its weatherproofing properties even in the most extreme conditions If Gerard Roofs are damaged, the damage is generally only aesthetic and can be quickly and easily rectified

During the 1999 Sydney hailstorm many concrete, slate and clay tiles experienced damage similar to the house on the right whereas the Gerard roof on the left retained its weather security protecting the home and its contents

GERARD ROOFS HAIL TEST AUSTRALIAN CSIRO METHOD Results: 35mm diameter hailstones might crush the texture coating but they would not cause dents or perforate the steel
Although not visible from the ground, walking damage on concrete tiles can have leaks go unnoticed for many years

FROST, SNOW, ICE AND FIRE RESISTANCE

FROST, SNOW AND ICE RESISTANCE

FIRE RESISTANCE

Withstands snow loadings Not affected or damaged by frost, snow, ice Textured finish ensures slow, safe thaw Interlocking provides added strength

Gerard Roofs are lightweight and fire resistant Buildings can be completely destroyed by a heavy roof collapsing Fire fighters must abandon fighting a fire from the inside sooner

Lightweight tiles result in less stress on fire weakened structures

Interlocking steel membrane provides added strength

SNOW AND COLD CLIMATE PERFORMANCE

15 OCTOBER 7 DECEMBER 15 DECEMBER

7 JANUARY

27 JANUARY

16 FEBRUARY

25 FEBRUARY 7 MARCH 15 MARCH

TEXUTRED ROOFS HAVE: Ability to hold snow in place and allow slow safe thaw Wont crack in cold temperatures Superior performance against leakage from wind driven snow Strong roofs that support snow weight. Leaving the snow on the roof providing added insulation Snow stops are optional over doorways but not mandatory

27 MARCH

30 MARCH

SNOW ST0P

CONSTRUCTION EFFICIENCIES & COST SAVINGS

The installation process Roof installation time comparison Faster construction Cost savings

Faster construction, Lightweight structure, Flashings

Competitive pricing Total building cost differences

THE INSTALLATION PROCESS

1. Tile battens are laid out

2then battens and building paper underlay are securely fastened to the substructure

3. The full tiles are then put into place

4. and all cut and bent tiles fitted

5. finally, all tiles are securely fastened

6. and the finishing roofline trim added

ROOF INSTALLATION TIME COMPARISON

BENEFITS Faster construction Reduction in the time it takes to build each house More houses can be built and more profits made

The graph shows the time frame for complete installation of roofing products from the time the builder has stood all trusses, and fitted all necessary setup details (valley boards, ridge / hip boards etc).

OTHER CONSTRUCTION BENEFITS

PAPER & BATTEN

LESS SPACE & DAMAGE TO SITE

Gives some immediate waterproofing Helps keep frame dry Allows immediate storage of other building materials on site e.g. GIB Pink Batts, Internal Doors

One Gerard Roof fits on 1-2 pallets with a bundle of battens Less storage space on site Less damage to site due to less traffic No breakages means less rubbish and tidier building sites

CONTINUITY OF WORK

BENEFITS Improved continuity of the building process Roof goes on more quickly with minimal hassle and disruption to site Reduction in the time it takes to build each house More houses can be built and more profits made

Gerard Roofs are lightweight Builder and other trades can continue to work on the building while the roof is being installed BUILDERS CHECKLIST

ROOF COMPLETED IN ONE GO

No need to wait for roof to settle before installing ridges Finished roof is completely waterproof allowing other subtrades to continue more quickly

Installation of your Gerard Roof is most efficiently achieved if the framing and roof preparation requirements are completed prior to the roofer arriving on site

GERARD ROOFS HOME DESIGN AWARDS

2001 Supreme Award winning house

2002 Supreme Award winning house

IN ASSOCIATION WITH TRENDS PUBLISHING INT. Annual awards program Recognises the talents of top home designers Overseas prizes for the Designer, Builder and Homeowner of the Supreme Winning House 15 Highly Commended Awards winners receive national recognition and publicity on the TrendsIdeas.com website with selected winners featured in the Trends Books Publication Open to any designs incorporating a Gerard Roof Entering is easy

MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS CASE STUDIES

Residential New Roofing Commercial

Motels, Apartments, Offices, Schools, Shopping Complexes, Subdivisions, Retirement Villages

Renovation, Re-Roofing, Roof Restoration

RESIDENTIAL NEW ROOFING

Shake Satin in Graphite with Angle Trim

RESIDENTIAL NEW ROOFING

Gerard Shingle in Eclipse with Angle Trim

RESIDENTIAL NEW ROOFING

Satin in Wedgewood with Box Trim

RESIDENTIAL NEW ROOFING

Gerard Shake Textured in Charcoal with Angle Trim

RESIDENTIAL NEW ROOFING

Gerard Colortile in Ocean Blue with Barrel Trim

RESIDENTIAL NEW ROOFING

Gerard Shake Textured in Greenstone with Angle Trim

COMMERCIAL
Motels Apartments Offices Schools Shopping Complexes Subdivisions Retirement Villages
Right: Auckland Blind Institute Gerard Shake Satin Bottom left: Karaka Stables Bottom Right: Fino Casemanti Apartments Christchurch Gerard Satin

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Bella Vista Motel Palmerston North

Horowhenua College

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Hamilton Birthcare Centre

Summerset Retirement Villages

RENOVATION

Before: An old barn with a longrun roof

After: The former barn is unrecognisable after the renovation. Roof: Gerard Corona Shake Textured in Charcoal with Angle Trim

RE-ROOFING

Before

After: This home is transformed by using Gerard Shingle in Eclipse

AWARD WINNING HOMES

2002 Gerard Roofs Home Design Awards Supreme Winner

Gerard Satin in Ocean Blue with Barrel Trim

SUMMARY - GERARD RANGE

The world leader in pressed steel roofing tile technology

Faster more efficient construction Competitive pricing and total building cost savings

An extensive stylish and versatile product range

Full nationwide service and support Reputable company and well known product

High quality, long-lasting, lightweight, technically advanced roofing

Outstanding performance in extreme

climatic conditions

Multiple applications

WE LOOK FORWARD TO EVOLVING A LONG TERM MUTUALLY PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BUSINESS