Gerard stone coated steel Granite Ridge Shingles give you the look of
high-end architectural asphalt shingles, with the lifetime durability and strength of
stone coated steel. Each of our interlocking steel roofing panels incorporates integral
overlapping side seams interlocking top seam which covers all fasteners for a
neat, seamless watertight finish. Specialized interlocking fascia and wall
finishing trims further enhance the quality finish. As with our other quality
roofing products, Gerard Granite Ridge stone coated steel shingles can be
installed directly to the roof deck; or over existing asphalt shingles.
Unlike conventional roofing shingles, Gerard Granite Ridge stone coated steel
roofing shingles will never break down, warp or fail, and are not prone to mold, fire or tearing in high winds as are conventional composition shingles. Your Gerard stone coated steel shingles will deliver a lifetime of unsurpassed service while improving your home value, saving your money, and delivering a daily sense of satisfaction, security, and peace of mind !
Gerard's Non-Batten Classic Tile TM is a modified version of our
Classic metal tile which can be installed directly onto the roof deck
(without the need of battens). Classic tile is our original stone coated steel
roofing tile designed to deliver performance and results far and above
typical roofing industry expectations, repeatedly and reliably, under the
most testing of weather conditions. Gerard Classic Tile offers a uniquely
different and very attractive appearance once fitted, and each Classic
Tile boasts 7 valleys to channel the water, with corresponding ridges and
high points designed for watertight fastening. This is the true thoroughbred
of metal tile designed and engineered to take full advantage of metal
characteristics as a roofing material. A Gerard stone coated Non-Batten Classic Tile metal roof takes steel roofing to new heights in reliability, performance and beauty.
Form and function sets Gerard's Classic Tile TM profile apart from the
pack. This is our original stone coated steel roofing tile designed to
deliver performance and results far and above any expectations in the
industry, repeatedly and reliably, under the most testing of weather conditions.
Aside from its robustly designed interlocking characteristic and uniquely
different and very attractive appearance once fitted, each Classic Tile boasts
7 valleys to channel the water and corresponding ridges and high points
designed for watertight fastening. This is the true thoroughbred of metal
tile designed and engineered to take full advantage of metal characteristics
as a roofing material. A Gerard stone coated Classic Tile metal roof
takes steel roofing to new heights in reliability, performance and beauty. Form and function sets Gerard's Classic Tile TM profile apart from the pack. This is our original stone coated steel roofing tile designed to deliver performance and results far and above any expectations in the industry, repeatedly and reliably, under the most testing of weather conditions. Aside from its robustly designed interlocking characteristic and uniquely different and very attractive appearance once fitted, each Classic Tile boasts 7 valleys to channel the water and corresponding ridges and high points designed for watertight fastening. This is the true thoroughbred of metal tile designed and engineered to take full advantage of metal characteristics as a roofing material. A Gerard stone coated Classic Tile metal roof takes steel roofing to new heights in reliability, performance and beauty.
Conventional shingles and roofing tiles are not water proof, and need to be maintained and treated for mold and fungus growth. Conventional roofing material also relies heavily on a water / vapor barrier underlayment which dry out over time, and become breached. Our stone coated steel tiles are categorized as a "dry under-deck" roofing system, and will keeping your roof deck dry year round under the most testing of conditions. A variety of trim choices including fascias and valleys are available making Gerard the perfect roofing material to make the most difficult and demanding of roofs look beautiful. Gerard's stone coated steel roofing tiles also offer you the best protection against wind, fire, & hail, improved home value, while delivering decade after decade of performance and beautiful looks - as beautiful as the day it was installed !
Owners of our stone coated steel roofing products will also likely enjoy insurance premium reductions thanks to the fact that our metal roofing tiles will never break or blow off as do conventional cement or terracotta tiles. If you are interested in the look of a three-dimensional tile profile, consider also our Gerard Barrel Vault tile, or Gerard Canyon Shake tile.
Neighborhood Burned to the Ground - Homes with Gerard Roofs Survive !
Gerard stone coated metal tile roofs have a Class-A fire rating - the best fire rating in the industry ! Our quality materials combined with our interlocking tile technology, and solid installation methods completely seals and protects the wooden under-deck against outside fires. Flying embers can not breach our tightly interlocking and overlapping metal tiles, while "dead air" space between the tile and wooden roof deck offers superior insulation even against actual wood fires burning on-top of our roofs ! We know this not only because every home in the 1983 Oakland fire that had a Gerard roof survived, and from countless other Real Life Fire Stories, but because our Class-A fire rating was only approved and awarded after extensive tests which involved the actual burning of wood fires on top of our roofs !
With a beautiful Gerard stone coated steel tile roof you will not only protect your home and loved ones with the best fire rating in the industry, while best protecting yourself from the potentially devastating effects of losing everything you have worked for, but you will also enjoy the best wind protection and Impact protection of any roofing material, likely cost savings from insurance premium reductions, but a lifetime of security, savings, and lasting beauty.
Stone Coated steel is non-combustible and safe from exposure to airborne embers. The patented interlocking fastening method prevents the panels from lifting and allowing blowing embers to ignite the roof deck.
Along with clearing brush and debris away from a home, installing a stone coated steel roof is one of the most proactive steps that can be taken to reduce the chance of a house being destroyed by a fire as well as reduce the fire’s ability to spread.
“I’ve seen too many homes burned to the ground that could’ve been prevented.” Said Jim McMullen, former, California State Fire Marshall. “A metal roof is one of – if not the – best preventative steps a homeowner can take to prevent the spread of residential fires and save their own homes.”
Most forest fires decimate residential communities through burning pine needles and windblown embers from roofs, such as asphalt, catch fire relatively easily and the home subsequently burns to the ground. With a stone coated steel roof, however, those same homes could be saved.
California Wild Fires 2003 & 2007
Sustainability with Gerard
If you endorse environmental sustainability, you will be glad to know that our steel roofing products along with our company position on manufacturing and shipping makes Gerard stone coated steel roofing a clear choice.
Not only do we promote the use of recycled materials throughout our manufacturing and distribution process, but metal roofing tiles are also 8.5 times more compact and 10 times lighter than the alternative cement and porcelain tile products which delivers significant savings on shipping.
Features for Environmental Responsibility
Our steel panels are composed of 30% recycled steel
You can reclaim all of the water from your roof
We use 100% recyclable materials
Under 2% of our manufacturing waste goes to landfills
All of our steel comes from suppliers with onsite recycling
We purchase packaging from vendors who promote recycling
Our facilities recycle all pallets and paper
Achieves higher energy efficiencies than any other roof type
Meets LEED certification
We offer 8 certified Energy Star colors
120 MPH Wind Warranty
Gerard's stone coated steel tile roofs are guaranteed to withstand winds of 120 MPH thanks to their toughness, interlocking nature, and solid attachment schedule. Independent wind tunnel tests verified our tiles could withstand winds of 200 + MPH, which is no surprise if you talk to the hundreds of happy Gerard customers living in areas of the country frequented by tornados and hurricanes. Read our Real Life Wind Stories from happy Gerard customers who have experienced hurricanes and tornadoes under a Gerard stone coated steel tile roof.
Roof damage is one of the most common, inconvenient, and expensive issues home-owners face in areas prone to wind and inclement weather. Add to this that excessive wind is usually accompanied by heavy rains, which just compounds the potential damages and repair costs. For this reason, it is no surprise that most insurance policies contain a clause excluding the roof from the general home policy, commanding a significantly higher deductible on roof specific damage.
If all this was not enough for the home-owner, when inclement weather strikes and roof damage is wide spread, roof repair becomes a high commodity, usually combined with a high inconvenience and hassle factor to the home-owner.
Gerard Stone Coated Metal, ‘Barrel Vault’ Tile gives you the look of high
profile or ‘S’ concrete tile, without the excessive weight or inherent problems
associated conventional cement or clay based tile. Our stone coated steel
roofing tiles will not only save you a lot of money over their lifetime, they
will also always look as beautiful as the day they were installed, and add
value to your home ! Unlike concrete, terracotta, or ceramic tile, all of which
are not waterproof and rely heavily on tar paper under felt or vapor barrier,
Gerard's stone coated steel Barrel Vault tiles are what is referred to as a
dry under-deck system. You will also enjoy substantially better durability
and protection against wind, fire and hail, increased energy performance,
and increased home value. Gerard's stone coated steel Barrel Vault roof tiles offer the best of all worlds delivering the strength, longevity, and weight advantages of metal roofing, with lasting beauty and style of traditional barrel tile.
Conventional cement or terracotta barrel tile is not water proof, and needs to be maintained / treated for mold and fungus growth, and, relies heavily on a vapor barrier underlayment to protect your roof deck from moisture. Our stone coated steel tiles are waterproof, and are categorized as a "dry under-deck" roofing system, keeping your roof deck dry year round under the most testing of conditions. With Gerard's stone coated tiles you wont need to treat for mold and fungus, and over the decades, your barrel tile style roof will look just as beautiful as the day it was installed.
Owners of our stone coated steel roofing products will also likely enjoy insurance premium reductions thanks to the fact that our metal roofing tiles will never break or blow off as do conventional cement or terracotta tiles. If you are interested in the look of a three-dimensional tile profile, please also consider Gerard Classic Tile, or Gerard Canyon Shake tile.
Enjoy the beauty of wood shake without the maintenance !
Gerard Stone Coated Steel, ‘Canyon Shake’ metal roof tile
profile offers the best of all worlds for customers who want to look of
wood shake with the
strength and security of steel metal roofing. Unlike wood shake, our
premium
stone coated steel roofing tiles will never need the costly maintenance,
upkeep and replacement that natural wood shake roofs require. Natural
wood shake is not water proof, and needs to be maintained /
treated for mold and fungus growth, and, relies heavily on a vapor barrier underlayment to protect your roof deck. Our stone coated steel tiles are waterproof, and are categorized as a "dry under-deck" roofing system, keeping your roof deck dry year round under the most testing of conditions. With Gerard's stone coated tiles you wont need to treat for mold and fungus, and over the decades, your shake style roof will look just as beautiful as the day it was installed.
Natural wood shake is also highly flammable, and combined with petroleum based waterproofing under-laymnets that are used, poses a very high fire risk to the home owner. Gerard Canyon Shake stone coated steel roofing is fire resistant, and backed by a "Class-A" fire rating thanks to their inflammable nature and interlocking structure. Just read our Real Life Fire Stories from customers who were glad to have replaced their wood shake with Gerard's Canyon Shake style stone coated steel roof tiles.
Owners of our stone coated steel roofing products will also enjoy insurance premium reductions thanks to the fact that our metal roof tiles will never burn or blow off as do conventional / natural wood shake tiles. Today, many areas across the US no longer allow natural wood shake roofs, and it is no surprise that Gerard's stone coated Canyon Shake metal roof tiles have become the preferred alternative.