ASCBP, Everlast, and Classic Metal are all metal roofing manufacturers located in the United States. In this article, we are going to pit them against each other. We will compare and contrast their offerings to help you decide which one is best suited to solving your roofing needs.
ASC Building Products
ASCBP is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing and siding. It has regional offices in Anchorage, Alaska; West Sacramento, California; Salem, Oregon; and Spokane, Washington.
ASCBP'S Product Line
ASCBP sells concealed and exposed fastener systems for roofs and sidings. It also sells accessories, including fasteners, trims, and flashings.
The company offers a limited lifetime warranty, which is one of the best metal roofing warranties in the industry. It covers cracking, flaking, peeling, fading, and chalking. However, it only applies to residential applications and is not transferable once the owner sells the house.
Additionally, the company offers a 25-year warranty on panels with a Zincalume Plus substrate. It applies to all applications and insures against rupturing, perforation, or structural failure.
Standing Seam Panels
ASCBPS offers three standing seam products: Skyline Roofing, Skyline Roofing hp, and Design Span. These snap-together panels require no field seaming and come in a broad variety of colors, finishes, and sizes.
The panels are available in custom manufactured lengths to suit varying applications, whether commercial or residential. ASCBPS offers a limited lifetime warranty on all three products for residential applications.
Exposed Fastener Panels
ASCBPS has a broad variety of corrugated and ribbed systems. There are seven different panels from which to choose from, all with varying colors, finishes, and sizes. They also come in custom manufactured lengths depending on the nature of the application. Like in standing seam, ASCBPS also offers a limited lifetime warranty on these products.
Wall Siding
ASCBPS also sells exposed fastener panels for wall siding. The eight different panels come in varying profiles, sizes, colors, and finishes. They are also available in customized lengths and include a limited lifetime warranty on residential applications.
ASCBPS Pros
- Offers a limited lifetime warranty on residential applications
- Has an online ordering system for distributors
- Sells a broad variety of products
ASCBPS CONs
- Only sells through distributors
- Panels are only available in steel substrates
Everlast Roofing
Everlast roofing manufactures metal roof and siding panels for residential, post-frame, commercial, and agricultural applications.
Everlast Roofing's Product Line
Everlast Roofing offers several standing seam panels and exposed fastener systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications. The panels come in many profiles, sizes, colors, substrates, and finishes to suit varying applications.
The manufacturer offers warranties that cover the paint against cracking, flaking, peeling, fading, and chalking. These range from 35 to 50 years, depending on the type of finish. Additionally, it has a 25-year warranty that covers rupturing, perforation, and structural failure on panels with AZ55 Galvalume.
Standing Seam Panels
You have two options here: Everloc and Everseam. These panels feature a Galvalume substrate with a Fluropon finish. You can choose among seven 26 gauge and eight 24 gauge color options.
The Everseam has a 20-inch width and a seam height of 1 ½ inches. You should install it over a waterproof solid substrate with a minimum slope of 3:12. On the other hand, the Everloc has a width of 16 inches and a 1-inch seam height. It requires no clips or seam tools and needs a minimum slope of 3:12.
Exposed Fastener Panels
Everlast Roofing sells four exposed fastener panels. These include Everlast II, Everdrain, PBR, and TwinRib. They come in many profiles, sizes, substrates, and finishes, making them fit for several applications.
Everlast II panels are the most versatile and are fit for residential, Post Frame and agricultural applications. Everdrain is suited for agricultural and Post Frame applications. However, PBR and TwinRib panels are only suited for commercial and agricultural applications, respectively.
Everlast Roofing Pros
- Its exclusive AZM coating works better than Galvalume
- Panels are suited for a variety of applications
Everlast Roofing CONs
- Panels only available in steel substrate
- Only sells through distributors
- Limited roofing system options
Classic Metal Roofing
Classic Metal Roofing is the oldest division of Isaiah Industries. Founded in 1980, the company is a leader in residential metal roofing shingles. It has headquarters in Piqua, Ohio but has independent dealers spread throughout the country.
Classic Metal Roofing Product Line
Classic Metal Roofing's product catalog includes two standing seam systems, slates, shingles, shakes, and tiles. The panels are made from recycled aluminum and steel materials and come in many colors, sizes, and finishes.
Classic Metal Roofing has one of the most comprehensive lifetime limited paint warranties, which applies to all its products. It covers manufacturing defects and any peeling, cracking, flaking, chipping, or splitting. Moreover, it covers chipping and leakage caused by hail.
The warranty is transferable when the original owner sells the property for up to 40 years from the time of installation. Unlike other warranty programs, this one transfers each time the house sells as long as it is within 40 years.
Additionally, Classic Metal Roofing also offers a 30-year fade and chalk resistance warranty. However, it only applies to products with a PVDF resin-based coating.
Standing Seam Systems
Classic Metal Roofing has two standing seam roofing options: Clicklock Premium and Universal Standing Seam. They both come in many colors and feature a Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 PVDF resin-based coating.
The Clicklock Premium is made from 99% recycled aluminum and is thus suitable for coastal environments. It features a snap-lock connection with a seam height of 1-7/8 inches. The 12-inch wide panels are available in custom lengths to suit varying applications. That includes installing them over existing roofs.
The Universal Standing Seam is made from US G90 Galvanized steel with a PDV coating. It features a snap-action seam where hems conceal fasteners. Its seam height is 1.5 inches, and the standard panel widths are 12 and 16 inches. There are standard lengths of 6, 10, and 12 inches, but custom lengths are also available.
Specialty Roofing Panel Systems
Classic Metal Roofing also sells specialty roofing systems. These include tiles, slates, shakes, and shingles made from metal but still resemble the traditional roofing materials.
These roofing systems are made from 99% recycled aluminum and feature a Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 PVDF resin-based finish. You can even install them over an existing roof. They are Country Manor Shake, Rustic Shingle, Grand Tile, Slate Rock Oxford, and Oxford Shingle.
Classic Metal Roofing Pros
- One of the most comprehensive limited lifetime warranties
- Products available in steel and aluminum substrates
- Variety of roofing systems
Classic Metal Roofing CONs
- No exposed fastener systems
- Few Standing seam options
Which is the Best Metal Roofing Manufacturer?
To answer this question, we will compare the manufacturers on some essential aspects of the metal roofing business. These include the quality of the products, variety, the warranties offered, customer support, and ease of purchase.
Brand | Colors | Roofing Systems | Paint Warranties |
|---|---|---|---|
ASCBP | 22 residential, 11 commercial, and 20 architectural standard colors | 3 standing seam and 7 exposed fastener panels | Residential limited lifetime warranty |
Everlast Roofing | 16 | 2 standing seam and four exposed fastener panels | 35 to 50 years depending on the finishes |
Classic Metal Roofing | Clicklock standing seam (11), Universal standing seam (10) | 2 standing seam and 5 specialty roofing panels | limited lifetime warranty |
Variety of Products
Everlast Roofing offers the least number of options in metal roofing with only two standing seam panels and four exposed fastener systems. ASCBP has the largest product catalog with three standing seam panels and seven exposed fastener panels.
Classic Metal Roofing is a few panels shy of equaling ASCBP's number. However, it stands out for its five specialty metal roofing systems. It beats the rest in versatility by including metal slates, shakes, tiles, and shingles into its product catalog.
Quality of Products
All companies have ensured that their roofing products are of the highest quality. That includes incorporating high-quality substrates and finishes.
ASCBP's products feature Galvanized and Galvalume substrates with PVDF and SMP finishes. Likewise, Everlast Roofing’s panels incorporate PVDF and high-quality SMP finishes. However, they come in varying substrates, including GF90, G90, AZM125, and AZM 110.
The AZM substrate features the traditional aluminum and zinc coating but adds magnesium. The result is a coating that works better than Galvalume in protecting the panel against rusting and corrosion.
All Classic Metal Roofing products come with PVDF finishes. That is either Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 PVDF resin-based finish. Save for one, all its panels consist of 99% recycled aluminum, making them the most appropriate for coastal environments.
The following table compares their standing seam systems
Brand | Materials | Profile | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|
ASCBP | Steel | Snap-lock | PVDF and SMP |
Everlast Roofing | Steel | Snap-lock, Nail flange | PVDF and SMP |
Classic Metal Roofing | Steel, aluminum | Snap-lock, Nail flange | Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 |
Customer Support
All three companies do an excellent job in offering support to their customers. Apart from being available to answer questions, they also provide resources and tools. These include educational courses, articles, videos, downloadable PDFs and brochures, photo galleries, and color visualizer tools.
Ease of Purchase
All companies sell their products through independent dealers and distributors spread across the country. To buy, you need to visit their websites to search for names, addresses, and phone numbers of distributors near your location.
ASCBP makes it easier for distributors by creating an online ordering system. Here, they can get quotes, place orders, and check the status of their orders. They can also review the history of orders they have made in the past.
Conclusion
ASCBP, Everlast, and Classic Metal are top-tier metal roofing manufacturers in the country. They all offer high-quality metal roofing products, but they differ in more ways than one.
ASCBP has the widest product catalog, while Everlast has the least. However, the latter offers the broadest variety of substrates and finishes.
Classic Metal demonstrates the most versatility with five specialty metal roofing systems. It also has the best warranty programs.
There are many factors to consider when picking a metal roofing manufacturer. Ultimately, however, who you work with will depend on your unique roofing needs and personal preferences.