We have been manufacturing specialty metal roofing since 1980.

At Kassel & Irons we meet or exceed customer expectations by

manufacturing metal roofing systems that set industry standards for

innovation.

Honesty.

Fairness.

Relationships.

Value.

THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION you will make is the company you will do business with.

Paramount Siding and Windows Inc. was founded and formed by two like-minded individuals with a goal to challenge the common practices in the remodeling industry. Through a combined business experience of over eighteen years, Kevin Fanter and Mike Hofer have committed their company to complete customer satisfaction. Paramount Siding and Windows is committed to excellence by offering the best quality products backed by warranties you can trust, professional installation, and always the best value for your investment in your home.

• Respect for your home and landscaping

• Handle ALL permits and paperwork required to complete your project

• Coordinate dumpster delivery and removal

• Daily clean-up

• Fully equipped vehicles

• Always make sure the roofing company is involved in your project from beginning to end

• The roofing contractor evaluates your roof prior to making recommendations

• Know what your roof needs to qualify for a manufacturer’s warranty.

• The contractor comes back to meet with the you after the job is done

• Make sure you are dealing with an expert roofing contractor that will make expert recommendations

• Are they sending out a roofing expert with hands on experience or are you dealing with a company that sends out fast talking salesmen?

• Are they compromising by using inferior materials, workmanship or by failing to provide expert recommendations and supervision? Maybe their recommendations don’t even meet building code requirements.

• Do they recommend tearing off the old roof? Or do they want to make a quick buck by putting a second layer, a second layer that provides less wind resistance, less waterproofing and won’t last as long? (Because it cost a lot less to install)

• Exactly how do they control the quality of service and workmanship? * What many times looks like a good deal up front may actually cost you 2-3 times more over the long run, due to repair cost and premature failure.

• Insurance – Is your roofing contractor protecting you by carrying the proper insurance

• Workmanship warranty is in writing, what is covered and how long is it?

Temporary

Permanent

TRADITIONAL SHINGLES

DIMENSIONAL SHINGLES

RUBBER SHINGLES

CEDAR SHAKE

METAL SHINGLES

STANDING SEAM METAL

TILE SLATE

3 Tab Asphalt Shingles

Architectural Shingles

Advantages

Disadvantages

Price

•Lower Cost Initially •Looks Good Initially

•Quickly Loses Granules •Curling •Cracking •Supports Growth of Mold & Algae •Flammable

•Commodity Pricing •Additional Cost for Tear Off

This GAF Warranty Guide shows how an asphalt “lifetime warranty” really isn't good for a lifetime.

Certainteed tells you the truth as you review your roof… expect a natural aging process

Taken from CertainTeed Shingles

The Life Cycle of Your Roof

“Just as the human body ages and changes

appearance over the years, so too will your roof. Due

to the severity of the roof environment, even a one-

year-old roof may look different from a roof that

was just installed. While you may have first noticed

the cracks or blistering from the ladder as you were

cleaning the gutters, please be mindful that these

normal weathering characteristics may not be

visible when you view the roof from your front lawn or

driveway.” –Pg. 1, CertainTeed Corporation January, 2006

Taken from CertainTeed Shingles

The Life Cycle of Your Roof

Although your shingles may exhibit signs of cracking

and balding, this does not indicate that your shingles

are defective. There are many variables beyond

the manufacturers control which can contribute

to the premature failure of the roofing shingles. –Pg. 5, CertainTeed Corporation January, 2006

….The roofing environment is a hostile one with many

factors influencing the longevity of your roofing

shingles. The natural aging process begins as

soon as the shingles are installed on your roof. —Pg. 2, CertainTeed Corporation January, 2006

Taken from the National Roofing Contractors

Association (NRCA) web page,

F.Y.I. Buying a New Roof and Getting

Your Money’s Worth

Shingle deterioration: When shingles are old and worn

out, they curl, split and lose their waterproofing effectiveness.

Weakened shingles easily are blown off, torn or lifted by

wind gusts. The end result is structural rot and interior

damage. A deteriorated roof system only gets worse with

time-it should be replaced as soon as possible.

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• Traditional beauty that has been aged for strength

Pros

Cons • Young farmed timber

• Messy tear-offs

• Requires maintenance

• Grows mold and algae

• Flammable

• Short life when put over solid sheathing

Cons

• Looks like slate

• Light weight

Pros

• Can chalk and fade

• Unstable with ultraviolet rays of sun

Cons

• Easy installation

Pros

• Nailed or screwed through the metal

• Should not be used for residential applications

Cons

• Popular on both historic and modern homes

Pros

• Oil canning

Cons

• A steel product with a wide assortment of colors

• Most common for shake and steel profiles

Pros

• Adhesive secures “stones” to steel

• Aggregated produced primarily by 3M

1. Available in two sizes

2. Ceramic coated stone and sand

Cons

• Differential color issues

Cons

• Degranulation

• Burn out

Cons

• Fungus prone

• Through-fastened

• Non-interlocking

• Holds heat

• Holds snow and ice

Cons

• Four-way interlock with concealed clips

• Polyvinyladene fluoride (PVDF) coatings

• Strength

• High melting point

Pros

• Requires a craftsman to install

• Increased time of installation

• Most common for shake and steel profiles

Cons

• Highly sought after for beauty and longevity Pros

• Expensive

• Generally softer material

Cons

• Ventilation • Underlayment • Fastening system • Type of Metal • Finish

Which home is yours?

Black mold in attic, ceilings and walls Wet spots on interior of ceiling and walls

Metal roofs condensate and need an underlayment system that will not rot or break down over time. Their function is to keep moisture

from penetrating the wood decking on your roof.

Tar Paper

• Main use under asphalt shingles

•Life expectancy 25 years

•No longer manufactured

•Cotton produced soaked in oil

•Replaced by felt paper

Felt Paper

•Life expectancy 12-15 years

•Wood based product, little oil

•Dry rots in 12-15 years

•Not recommended under permanent metal roofs

Synthetics

•100 year life expectancy

•Will not rot

•Permanent

•Woven products such as ROOFAQUA GUARD are stronger than spun products like tri-flex

Through Fasteners

•Nailed or screwed through the metal

•Used on pole barns and agricultural buildings

•Cheap

•Leak in 8-10 years when the rubber washers around the screws dry out from exposure to the sun

•Expansion and contraction of the metal loosens fasteners

•Should not be used for residential applications

Batten System

•Used on pole barns

•Inexpensive method installation

•Condensation drips from under the metal and runs down the batten and rots the wood

•Pressure-treated batten will attack metal

Concealed Fastener

•All fasteners are hidden

•Lifetime leak free roofs •No penetration of roof with fasteners •Allows for expansion and contraction •High wind resistance ratings

Engineered to keep the elements on the outside - for a lifetime!

Polyester-based paints • 3-30 year warranty

• Pro-Rated fade warranty

• Uneven fading

Stone Coated •Looks like asphalt

•Holds snow and ice

•Holds heat

•No warranty if dirty

•Grows mold and algae

•Degranulation

•Kynar 500 ®

•Hylar 5000 ®

• Lifetime limited/40 year transferable warranty

•30 year no fade

•Available HI-R reflective coatings

Only 8 years old!

• Kynar 500® Finish • Made from fluorite—costs around $65

a gallon • Carry the strongest fade and chalk

warranty, due to the resin’s binding ability

• Warranted for 30 years against chalking, peeling, or fading (within 5 delta E units)

• UPS Trucks • Subway cars • Different aviation and military applications

Committed to your satisfaction, Kassel & Irons is a leader in specialty metal roofing.

Lasting Beauty Other roofs quickly start to show their age, but our roof systems maintain its natural look for decades. Whatever color you choose, you can count on year after year of distinctive beauty.

Maintenance-Free Other roofs require regular maintenance to keep up their looks and protection; pressure washing and fire treating are regular added expenses with some premium roofs. But our roof’s PVDF finish means lasting, maintenance-free protection.

Walkable Our roof systems will have no problem holding up to the foot traffic most roofs endure. With careful steps, you needn’t worry about the occasional service of a chimney or antenna. Some roofs can be cracked or chipped by careless foot traffic, causing leaks.

Americans spend about $40 Billion annually to air condition homes – one-sixth of all electricity

generated in this country.

High energy bills in the summer months

How long will you live in your home +

The cost of a new roof designed to fail in 12-19 years +

The cost of replacing that roof in light of energy expenses, inflation and fluctuating oil prices.

Replacement Costs

YOU ARE NOT THE GUINEA PIG! • The manufacturer of Kassel & Irons started in 1980 • Some of our presses have been making material since 1959 • Proven on tens of thousands of homes world wide • Yearly average of 2,600 Kassel & Irons installations

Manufactured by Kassel & Irons who is recognized as the

world leader in residential metal roofing

• Color selection

• Measurement and quote

• Payment

• Signing the contract

• Your new roof

• The final walk-around and warranty explanation

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