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Gerard’s Glen Innes plant undergoes upgrade

10 Feb 2025

Glen Innes, Auckland, has been the home of steel tile roofing for over half a century, with Gerard’s historic manufacturing plant based on Felton Mathew Avenue. As Gerard continues to grow and innovate, the site’s current layout restricts development in innovative manufacturing solutions. As a result, the factory is set for largescale renovations, with expanded and refreshed manufacturing capability and office space.

The design philosophy behind Calibre

14 Feb 2024

Gerard's new Calibre profile is underpinned by a unique design philosophy, driving development of a high performing and elegant roofing system. In this article we discuss the design philosophy used, looking in depth at each design principle.

Beachside Living at Summerset Retirement Village

12 Feb 2024

In this video we talk to Denver Wyatt, Site Supervisor at Summerset by the Dunes in Papamoa about how using Gerard roofing helps to keep to work schedules, minimising downtime between villa builds.

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.