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1 Premium Stone Coated Metal Roofing Systems A Boral Company

2 2 CHOOSE STRENGTH. CHOOSE GERARD.

3 Beautiful, natural appearance Durability of metal Increased home value Environmentally friendly Lifetime Warranty 120 MPH Wind Warranty Class A Fire Rating 2-1/2" Hail Warranty - Class 4 Impact Rating Lightweight (1.4 lbs per sq ft) 3

4 Country Blend CANYON SHAKE Engineered to replicate hand-split wood shake. 4

5 STOCKING COLORS Barclay Charcoal Country Blend English Suede TImberwood Windsor NON-STOCKING COLORS Devonshire Driftwood Ironwood Santa Fe Actual colors may vary from printed representations. 5

6 Barcelona TILE Attractive Mediterranean design. 6

7 STOCKING COLORS Barclay Charcoal Spanish Red English Suede NON-STOCKING COLORS Barcelona Cyprus Devonshire Driftwood Terracotta Actual colors may vary from printed representations. 7

8 Barcelona BARREL VAULT Authentic look of Spanish tile. 8

9 STOCKING COLORS Barcelona Cyprus Santa Fe Sunset Gold Charcoal Spanish Red NON-STOCKING COLORS Country Blend Devonshire Timberwood Terracotta Actual colors may vary from printed representations. 9

10 Charcoal GRANITE RIDGE Appearance of stylish architectural shingles. 10

11 STOCKING COLORS Barclay Charcoal Country Blend Ironwood Timberwood NON-STOCKING COLORS Devonshire English Suede Windsor Actual colors may vary from printed representations. 11

12 Gerard Protects Against the Elements If safety and security are your top priorities, Gerard is your solution. We put our roofs to the test and have delivered time after time against the toughest environmental elements. Shield your home from virtually any disaster while adding peace of mind. Withstanding Hurricane Ivan As Ivan reached landfall in the United States, it was reported as a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds resulting in billions of dollars in damage to the East coast. This image shows the aftermath of a Gerard home in Pensacola, Florida after the high winds of Hurricane Ivan. 12

13 Oakland Firestorm of 1991 On October 20, 1991, with wind gusts up to 65 mph, a brush fire quickly spread throughout the Berkeley Hills of Oakland, California. The fire spread burning embers from house to house devastating nearly 2,900 single family dwellings. This image shows a lone Gerard home that survived one of the worst fires in California history. EF3 Arkansas Tornado On April 9, 2009, a tornado warning had been extended into Polk County, Arkansas. Minutes later, the tornado struck the city leaving over 600 homes damaged or destroyed. This image shows a home,with a Gerard roof installed, after the tornado destoyed other homes on the block

14 "When we built this home, we chose materials that would make our home stand out. Gerard was a great fit for the exterior of our home giving us a high definition look." Al and Stephanie Black "Florida will test any roofing material about as severely as it can be tested. Typical shingle roofs don t even last their warranty period here. The fact that a metal roof system will pretty much last a lifetime justifies the cost. because of the lightweight and longevity of the material, Gerard is the clear choice to me." Jim Mitchell, A.I.A., Genesis Architecture, FL "When the storm came through on April 5, it ravaged almost everything in my neighborhood but didn t even scratch my Gerard Roof." Jeff Pruett, Plano, TX "Today while working in the yard I realized that my gable fan wasn't running. It was 92 degrees outside and I knew that the attic temperature had to be at least 120 degrees. My attic fan automatically turns on when the temperature reaches 105 so I went into my attic to see what was wrong. I couldn't believe it, the attic was only 94 degrees! Two degrees warmer than outside with a bright sun. I ve seen it with my own eyes. The new roof you installed is going to cut my A/C bill way down. Plus we have received several compliments on the appearance of our home. We are so pleased and had to let you know. Thanks a lot" Jim & Micki Kuchenbake, Atlanta, GA "In our 10 years living under this roof, we have had two golf ball size hail storms leading to the replacement of several hundred roofs in Genesee, but ours shows zero evidence of wear to this day." John Conover, Golden, CO 14

15 A Gerard system allows air flow between the deck and the roof panels. This free air space will help reduce most heating and cooling bills. Combine air flow with a metal roof system and you ve got one of the world s most energy efficient roof systems available. Gerard's Energy Star Colors Hickory Dover Amber Aspen Energy star colors have a higher emissivity and reflectivity rating over other Gerard colors. 15

16 (800) Testing, Reports, and Certifications NES/NER National Evaluation Report No. 423 Los Angeles, CA Research Report No. PR Dade County, FL Report No Boral Roofing LLC G CT 6/17

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