The scalloped shapes of this profile give Gerard Colortile the style of a traditional terracotta roof but in a cleaner, uniform, more modern way. Many people choose Colortile to capture the look of heavyweight tile without its disadvantages. The profile is often seen with brick cladding on traditional homes. This roof isn't limited to that aesthetic though and is equally appropriate above plaster or weatherboards.
A Gerard roof is made up of dozens of pressed steel sheets locked together to form a robust structural element which, though lightweight, is exceptionally strong and long lasting. Pictured on the right is the outline of the Gerard Colortile pressed steel tile.