by Sherri Benson

Created on: September 19, 2009

You want a new shingle roof but you want it to last as long as it can. The best one to buy is a Gerard Stone-Coated Steel shingle roof. Any stone-coated steel roof is going to excel over other roofs but Gerard is the original and had the best reputation in customer service. This is a roof that has a lifetime limited warranty which means that as long as you own the property the roof is installed on you are under warranty. This is a non-prorated warranty which is unheard of. If you sell your home the remainder of 50 years is warranted to the new owner. I am sure you can see the benefit of that.

A Gerard shingle roof is made with interlocking panels that are coated with earth stones. It is so strong that it can withstand a 2 hail storm with no denting. The roof, because of its interlocking panels, can withstand a wind gust of 120MPH with no uplift. Its interlocking technology actually makes your home stronger. They have picture of areas where they have had earthquakes and the home with the Gerard roof is together while neighboring properties have crumbled. It actually improves the homes rigidity. This interlocking system is also what makes it leak proof.

It is a light weight roof at only 120lb per 100 sq. ft. The roof can be installed over most other existing roofs. This is a huge cost saver to the homeowner. The cost of tear off of an existing roof is rather costly. The Gerard roof is energy efficient. It creates an air gap which helps to insulate the roof from extreme temperatures.

The Gerard roof also has an excellent class A fire rating. It will not support a flame; therefore your home is more protected from fire than with a standard asphalt roof which will support a flame. Many insurance companies will give you a discount for having this roof installed. They know the quality and strength of this material and know they will have to pay out far less claims.

So if you are looking for a shingle roof that can last a lifetime and literally be the last roof you ever buy you will want to make the Gerard roof your choice. It is one repair that you will never have to do again and will reap many rewards from the roof.

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