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The Value of Metal

January 10, 2008 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

Metal roofing has been in the news a great deal in recent months. And it’s not necessarily for a “good” reason but certainly a noteworthy reason and something to consider. Metal roofing has been in the news because, particularly on older “public” buildings such as churches, often in very metropolitan areas, it is showing up… read more

Aluminum Shakes Recognized

January 6, 2008 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

In the January 5, 2008 edition of the Chicago Daily Herald, someone posed a question to their Home and Gardens editor considering roofing options. This person wanted the look of wood shakes on their home but they were concerned about the ultimate durability of those products. In answering their question, the editor went through a… read more

Merry Christmas

December 22, 2007 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

On behalf of Team Classic, I want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. This time of year, our hearts seem to naturally turn to those less fortunate and in need. My prayer this Christmas is that we can carry those thoughts — an more importantly act upon those thoughts — throughout the… read more

A Sad Day

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Our thoughts, hearts, prayers, and deepest sympathy go out to the family of Ken Hendricks. Ken died Thursday evening this week as the result of injuries suffered in a tragic accident at his home. Ken changed the roofing industry forever 25 years ago when he established ABC Supply, now the largest roofing distributor in the… read more

Todd Miller Publishes Book

December 1, 2007 | Filed under: Miscellanous Articles,Uncategorized

Todd Miller, the President of Classic Metal Roofing Systems, has recently had a book published, Trying To Lose My “Self” in Israel. It is based on a trip he took in March 2006 to Israel.

Metal Is Ideal For Mansard Roofs

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Most roofing materials depend heavily (pun intended) on gravity to hold them together. When you have a low to moderate sloped roof, gravity works in favor of most roofing materials. It helps hold the roofing product to the roof. This is the case with standard shingles, wood shakes, slate, tile, and many of the newer… read more