Gerard Calibre
By Gerard Roofs
Product Description
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Clean lines define the unrivalled elegance of Calibre. This new Gerard profile will elevate the appearance of any contemporary home. Crafted out of the highest quality zinc-aluminium alloy coated steel, each panel is designed and manufactured in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. And with its concealed fastening technology, Calibre’s modern, streamlined look will help you realise your architectural vision.
Key features
- Lightweight zinc-aluminium alloy coated steel panels
- Elegant, contemporary design
- New Concealed Fastening - screws hidden from view, and the elements
- Durable and reliable in any weather
- Suitable for use on roofs with pitch from 15 degrees
- No back flash around roof penetrations required
- Designed and manufactured in New Zealand
- 30 years warranty*
Other performance attributes
- Long lasting in any environment
- Made from steel - infinitely recyclable
- Lightweight interlocking design provides strong seismic performance
- Opposes wind uplift to improve performance.
- Exceeds the worlds health organisations standard for water run-off
- Lightweight with a high strength-to-weight ratio
Gerard Calibre is suitable for use on buildings that comply with NZS 3604.
Code-compliant for the following environmental conditions:
- Wind Zone - Specific Design
- Corrosion Zone - Corrosion Zone D
- Seismic Zone - High
Installation requirements
- Minimum roof pitch 15 degrees.
- System is Code-compliant on the condition it is installed by a licensed applicator / installer.
- Rafters and valley boards are to be correctly installed by the builder before roofing can start (refer to the Builders' Checklist).
If alterations are made to the home after the installation of the roof - such as fitting of chimneys, extension, installation of skylights etc - it is important to ensure that the materials that are used are compatible with the roofing material.
It is recommended to chemically clean the roof before growths are seen as a preventative maintenance measure.
Statement of Building Code compliance
The system if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with supporting technical information and additional conditions and limitations will meet the following provisions of the New Zealand Building Code:
- B1 Structure
- B2 Durability
- E1 Surface Water
- E2 External Moisture
