For architects

With shocking images, we have been reminded of recent news about the extreme weather events of climate change that could hit anywhere today.

Nowadays we are witnessing more and more creative building designs that are inspired by a number of things, one of them being mother nature as well.

Now in the midst of a major energy crisis, solar panels are in even higher demand than previously when sales were only driven by the trend for renewable resources.

Now that you need solar panels to keep your future household bills low and you chose GERARD roof for your house, the question arises: how are the solar panels mounted on GERARD roofs?

When designing a building, the roof plays a vital part, along with the roofing. There are many factors impacting the selection of the roof type and the roofing. Among those are the climatic conditions,…

The concept of a roof was known very early in the history of humanity. The pre-historic hunters and gatherers retreated into caves to get away from inclement weather and other dangers. However, they needed…

Since the 1980s, the computer has been a widely used tool in virtually all areas of human activity. Initially, the computer was used for mathematically demanding calculations, but today it is applied…

Would you like an elegant, black roof, which offers the best protection for your home against storms?

The storm-season has started.

You know the game. Do you want me to go first with the bad news or the good news? OK, so you’ve chosen the bad news.

As a corrosion-resistant metal roof manufacturer we often receive the following question: Does lightning mean more danger with a metal roof?

You may be surprised by this question; either because you live in a region, where earthquake is not common or because you don’t think roof matters in an earthquake.

Winter means not only white Christmas, when we are lucky, and having fun on the skislopes. 

There are normal houses, shall we say average? Then there are different houses, or shall we call them special?

Do you remember the TV ads of the 90-ies about the shampoo, which - for the first time - was a conditioner as well? Yes, it is the ‘Wash & Go’. Probably it was the first shampoo that used the…

We all know the temptation of low prices. We can save money and spend on something else. Sometimes we win, but sometimes we lose with this way of thinking.

Reroofing a house is an important and difficult decision. There is a wide range of different products and brands to choose from. It is also a complex project involving not only roofing tiles but…

Buying a roof is an important decision. You need to have all the important, relevant information before making a purchase. 

Autumn is a great season for reroofing a house.You too may be planning to do just that in the near future.

You could say that 60 years is a nearly a lifetime. During six decades you can already enjoy your childhood, learn a lot, grow up, start a family, work a lot, have good days and bad days and maybe one can…

The warmth of Summer will be welcomed by many; however, it will come with an increased risk for severe weather and strong winds in some parts of Europe. Climate change is bringin more and more summer storms…

Whether you are sensitive to bumps in the night or sleep like a rock, sound has the potential to affect your rest and your health. Sounds that are trivial during the day can become bothersome at…

When planning a new roof or its renovation, we often come across many questions including the choice of roofing. Which one to choose – concrete, clay, metal, or any other? This time, let us talk a bit…