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They’re much lighter. Gerard is about 1/8 the weight of a concrete or clay tile installation. So, during a temblor, there’s far less load on the structure, reducing the likelihood of structural damage and personal injury. Also, a metal roof actually adds strength to your structure. It provides twice the shear strength of 1/2 CDX plywood.
