Calibre is a sleek, high-performance roofing system from Gerard — what the company calls an uncompromising cutting-edge design that is the ultimate blend of form and function. Gerard’s design philosophy is grounded in a balance between three core principles:
• Design aesthetic
• Whole system performance
• Installation efficiency.
This balance drives attention to all aspects of a new product’s purpose, resulting in high performing, beautiful products without compromise.
Design aesthetic
The first consideration when designing Calibre was design aesthetic. Looking to current and future trends, the panel was shaped to be minimalist with a sleek, flat surface.
Utilising negative space to accentuate where the laps join, Calibre features an elegant, panelled appearance. Matching understated accessories, including barge and valley covers, coordinate the appearance of the entire roof.
Gerard’s Concealed Fastening (CF) technology has been incorporated into the design, adding to the discreet appearance of the panel. Each panel interlocks with the panel from the row underneath, hiding the fasteners between the two panels. CF protects fasteners from exposure to the elements, and provides a clear optical line across the plane of the roof.
System performance
The second pillar of Gerard’s design philosophy is system performance. This encompasses all of the aspects of the panel system working in synergy to ensure efficiencies and best performance.
Each panel is constructed of a core of 0.55mm steel, coated in a zinc-aluminium alloy and finished with proprietary protective coatings. This construction gives Calibre a high level of durability, as proven by Gerard’s 30-year perforation warranty.*
The confidence in Calibre’s strength is underpinned by rigorous laboratory testing, completed to the highest standard.
Installation efficiency
Gerard has been a mainstay in New Zealand’s roofing industry for more than 60 years, with a wide network of experienced installers. Utilising learnings from this experience and consulting with our network, Calibre was designed to maximise installation efficiency and minimise cost.
Calibre roofs can be ordered in full off-building plans, a departure from other metal roofing forms which require a site measure before sheets, and then a later measure before flashings can be ordered. With the Calibre system, everything is onsite, and the roofers have all the tools they need to complete the job, saving time and improving productivity.
Gerard’s three-pronged approach lies at the foundation of the Calibre panel, and each element of the design has been scrutinised to ensure the product performs from start to finish.With patents currently pending on the design, Gerard is proud to launch Calibre into the market.
To find out more about Calibre, or to discuss your next project, visit www.gerardroofs.co.nz.
* Zones apply.
