Roof-Over or Do-Over?

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Kentucky homeowners often ask: Can a metal roof be installed over asphalt shingles?It might seem counterintuitive that a lightweight roofing material can be installed over a heavier one, but the simple answer is YES. However, there are some best practices for deciding whether to invest in a “roof-over” or a “roof do-over.” We’ll explain. Should […]

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Breathe Easier: Improve your Air Quality

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In July of 2023, hazy gray skies and thick smog plagued US cities as wildfires spewed smoke from Canada. At one point, New York had the worst air quality in the world, with an orange sky looming over millions of residents.  Throughout, medical professionals advised us to skip outdoor exercise and limit our exposure to […]

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What can go wrong with a metal roof?

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Like any product, a metal roof has potential drawbacks: We’ve been manufacturing quality metal roofing systems since 1980. We’ve encountered projects with all sorts of existing problems and helped thousands of customers avoid roofing mistakes. Here, we’ll share some ways a metal roofing project can go wrong. 10 Ways a Metal Roof Can Go Wrong […]

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Celebrating 40 years of building relationships

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Classic Metal Roofing Systems of Kentuckiana celebrates 40 years of foundational relationship building with homeowners. November 2020 marks our 4th decade of providing more than just metal roofing. From the very beginning of Classic Products, now a part of Isaiah Industries, our goal as a company has been to build a relationship with each customer […]

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Homeowner How To: Determine Roof Pitch

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The Roof Pitch Predicament For various reasons, when you are doing research on having a roof installed on your property, it is sometimes necessary for you to accurately determine the pitch of your building’s roof. This may seem like a daunting task, but it is relatively simple. The Basics of Roof Pitches Roof pitches are…

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Proper Ventilation: Is Excessive Moisture a Problem in Your Home?

The summer rains have come…and will be with us for the next few months. Many Kentucky and southern Indiana homeowners are reporting problems with excessive moisture and condensation in attic spaces. These problems are worse during seasons when heating and air conditioning units, which naturally draw moisture out of the air, are not being used…

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