Mastercraft Exteriors has redesigned their old website and is happy to announce the unveiling of their new and improved website, www.mastercraftext.com .

Mastercraft Exteriors has experience in roofing, siding, gutter repairs and has been in business since 1996. Mastercraft Exteriors specializes in re-roof installations due to hailstorm damage on residential and commercial properties Nationwide at its locally operated branches. The company currently is registered to do business in over 25 states and has revenues in the multi-millions.

Meredith Becker, Accounts Manager, states “Our new website has increased our online visibility by 60%. All of us at Mastercraft Exteriors love the new site and the way it functions”.

Homeowners can use Mastercrafts’ “Virtual Home Builder” and create the custom look that they want for their home. They can also print the home plans for review by their Mastercraft Exteriors Field Representative to ensure that the proper materials are ordered for their home.

Mastercraft Exteriors’ new website also allows customers to research them for useful information, pictures and videos. You can find weather updates, product info and warranties on our site.

“This really gives us an edge for potential customers and is a great place to research us on the web”, Heath Talbert, GM Atlanta, GA. “This is very important to us since so many individuals are web savvy and do their homework before selecting a roofing company” Matt Burkhardt, Sales Rep Minneapolis, MN.

“We designed our website for ease of use, so you can easily find the information you are looking for 24/7″, Bryan Becker, GM Minneapolis, MN.

Mastercraft Exteriors is a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association, The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association, the BBB, Angie’s List, is a GAF certified installer, an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and a Certainteed Shingle Master Company.

For more information about Mastercraft Exteriors visit their new and improved website.

About Mastercraft Exteriors

(877) ROOFS-02

(877) 766-3702

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Mastercraft Exteriors

Copperstone Inn | Richard Spanton Jr (Built 1858 Est. 2008)
By: Richard Spanton Jr

Copperstone Inn in November 2007 (entire home is natural local limestone)
Restoring an 1850’s limestone home and adding 7000 SF www.copperstoneinn.com

Our project started in July, 2006 with an old Limestone Farm house built in 1858 with an addition from early 20th century. My wife and I embarked on a journey of hard work, learning and patience. Of course my wife will tell you that I have absolutely no patience but am the hardest worker she knows. I think I have gained an understanding of patience now though. As you follow the project, you will understand. There is so much to go over, so if your interested, be patient and hang on for the ride.

We will start out from the beginning and a little story about us. My wife and I have this dream of living on a farm and raising our yet to be born children. We are in our early 30’s and own a construction company. We decided to buy a home and a 60 acre parcel of property in my hometown Rockton, IL in 2005. Our original goal was to have an apple orchard and pumpkin patch along with raising alpaca and horses. This is still a main priority but was sidetracked due to the Inn project. So after being in our house for about a month, I realized there was this quaint yet masculine Limestone home next door. While driving by the home one day in Dec 2005, I said to my wife, ” You know if that ever sells, we have to buy it”. The next week there was a sign in the yard “For Sale by Owner”. It was fate, but the problem was that I was saying that for 5 years down the road. Well, not to lose out on an opportunity we bought the place So at this point, we owned 2 homes within 500 feet of eachother and had to come up with an idea of what to do. Well, I wanted to restore the old home no matter what. I have always loved the old Limestone solid structures of the 19th century and before. Our town Rockton has probably 100 homes and businesses. So my wife says, “What now?” I said, “I don’t know, lets build a Bed and Breakfast, to go along with our Apple Orchard”. Time lapse 2 years and we are here, in the 4th quarter as I say. We are almost finished with the project and cannot wait until it is done. We hope to be done by April, 2008 and open this Summer once landscaping is done. Enough rambling, lets get to the project.

Thanks for your interest.

Richard Spanton Jr.
Owner

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About Richard Spanton Jr

Richard Spanton Jr was born in Beloit, WI. Richard Spanton Jr grew up playing ice hockey for the Beloit Blades and the Madison Capitols. “I played hockey since I was 3 and football in high school. I am also married to the most incredible woman, Chrissie Spanton, plus I own my own national construction company called Mastercraft Exteriors”, Richard Spanton Jr

Richard Spanton Jr and his wife Chrissie built the most luxurious Bed & Breakfast, Copperstone Inn to be part of their future plans of having a working apple orchard and pumpkin patch at their farm, Orchard Ridge Farms. Richard Spanton Jr also owns an elk farm with his father, GBM Elk Farm.

Richard Spanton Jr does not rest and is completely dedicated to everything he puts his mind to.

Richard Spanton Jr entrepreneurship and leadership skills began at a very young age. Richard Spanton Jr would plant pumpkins in the summer and sell them on the side of the road in the fall. He now grows pumpkins at his farm in Rockton, IL completely organically.

Richard Spanton Jr. owns and operates a successful roofing, siding and gutters company, Mastercraft Exteriors, but having one flourishing business is not enough for such an ambitious man. One of the other “projects” that Richard Spanton Jr. works on is Golden Bear Monarchs Elk Farm, which was established in 2003. Richard Spanton Jr. . runs this elk farm together with his father Richard Spanton Sr. and his mother Saundra Spanton. Richard Spanton Jr wife, Chrissie Spanton, also plays a crucial role with this and the other business ventures he is involved in.

The elk that belong to Richard Spanton Jr. and his family’s elk farm are able to roam across 180 acres of lush pasture in beautiful Southern Wisconsin. Richard Spanton Jr., Richard Spanton Sr. and Saundra Spanton have grown herds of 9 to 90 elk with the addition of numerous world class genetics over the last five years. This has enabled the Golden Bear Monarchs Elk Farm to receive 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place awards in various hard antler classes at the annual NAEBA international antler competition. This is a great source of pride for Richard Spanton Jr. and his family.

The experience that Richard Spanton Jr. has amassed since childhood has prepared him well for this project, since his family has raised pigs, cattle and grain for several generations. And Richard Spanton Jr., Chrissie Spanton, Richard Spanton Sr. and Saundra Spanton are not the only ones who have had a hand in this business – it’s a true multigenerational family affair. Even grandpa Dave Spanton helps with the farm on a daily basis and Richard’s brother Matt Spanton lends a hand with seasonal projects such as cutting antler, calving, and building fences.

Other projects that Richard Spanton Jr. works on include his own Orchard Ridge Farms and his soon to be completed Copperstone Inn, both of which are adjacent to he and wife Chrissie’s property. And he still manages to be successful with everything he touches, even with his hands in so many projects.

The Copperstone Inn is primarily a project of Richard Spanton Jr. and his wife Chrissie, since the bed and breakfast lies only 500 yards away from their home in Rockton, Illinois. Richard Spanton Jr. is all about family business, though, so his mother Saundra Spanton will be aiding in the day to day operations management of the inn as soon as the finishing touches on the renovations are complete. Family business is nothing new to Richard Spanton Jr., as he helps run an elk farm in Wisconsin with his father Richard Spanton Sr., his mother Saundra, his brother Matt and his grandfather Dave.

Saundra Spanton will be assisting Richard Spanton Jr. and Chrissie Spanton in one of the most important aspects of running this bed and breakfast – creative inspiration for the food. Since Richard Spanton Jr. believes that his mother is one of the best cooks he has ever witnessed in his life, he jumped at the chance to hand the responsibility of Saundra’s Cookery over to his mom. This will allow her to share some of her magic with the people who come to the bed and breakfast. Richard Spanton Jr. couldn’t be prouder.

Richard Spanton, Jr. has never been one to conform to outdated notions of careerism.

White Bear Lake, MN, August 29, 2009 — Richard Spanton, Jr. is a tried and true roofer, running his own home exteriors business since 1996. In fact, during thirteen short years he expanded his business to a national level, offering superior roofing service from coast to coast.

Richard Spanton Jr. does not let these business commitments eclipse one of the most important personal relationships of his life – the bond between father and son. Richard Spanton, Jr. also owns the Golden Bear Monarchs Elk Farm and runs it with his father and brother. This is a family enterprise, a true labor of love.

Coming from farming roots, this enterprise has been a joy to undertake with his father. With the demands placed on him by a nationwide contracting operation, Richard Spanton, Jr. still finds time to bond with family while raising this award-winning livestock.

“This is a great source of pride for Richard,” says his loving wife Chrissie.

Richard Spanton, Jr. is a man with a true entrepreneurial spirit. He is a contracting professional with farming roots. By remaining connected to the learning and influence of his roots, he proves that he has not lost sight of what is important in life – a goal that runs deeper than the commercial success that he has enjoyed with his home exteriors business, Mastercraft Exteriors.

Contact Richard Spanton, Jr. at:

Mastercraft Exteriors

2340 Country Road J

White Bear Lake, MN 55110

877-ROOFS-02 (Toll Free)

www.richardspantonjr.com

Richard Spanton, Jr. has found the way to successfully integrate his family life and his business life.

Madison, WI, August 29, 2009 — Richard Spanton, Jr. is a self made man. He owns his own successful, nationwide contracting business. To many, this would seem like a sufficient life achievement in itself. For Richard Spanton, Jr., it was just a launch pad.

When Richard Spanton, Jr. met the love of his life, that took things to the next level. Once married, they moved on to a farm and cultivated a vision. That vision entailed a luxury bed and breakfast that they could operate together while tending to their orchard.

Today their vision is a brilliant reality. Using some of his contracting knowledge and contacts, Richard Spanton, Jr. renovated a charming 19th century home into a luxury B&B in an idyllic pastoral setting. If you have not heard of the Copperstone Inn, look it up. You’re in for a pleasant surprise.

Simultaneously, Richard Spanton, Jr. remains connected to the previous generation of his life. In addition to his construction company and the orchard and B&B, he runs an elk farm with his parents. Truly, Richard Spanton, Jr. is a family man with a well-developed business sense.

Contact Richard Spanton, Jr. at:

Mastercraft Exteriors

2137 S. Stoughton Road

Madison, WI 53716

877-ROOFS-02 (Toll Free)

www.richardspantonjr.com

With storm season upon us, you may find that your home exterior needs a little TLC. Luckily, there’s Mastercraft Exteriors.

Des Moines, IA, August 29, 2009 — When a storm blows through your area, it can leave behind all sorts of damages. Sometimes it is just a felled tree or a downed power line. But other times, such storms have a more personal affect. They damage the very roof you live under. That’s when you need to call Mastercraft Exteriors.

Mastercraft Exteriors understands the difficult situation that storm damage can put you in. It’s bad enough that your home is exposed to the elements, perhaps because of a leaky roof, damaged gutters, or tattered siding. But often times, on top of this, your insurance company is resistant to pay for these essential repairs.

Such situations are within the expertise of Mastercraft Exteriors. The specialists at Mastercraft Exteriors will inspect your home and provide you with an experienced estimate. They can even negotiate with your insurance company on your behalf, getting you the money you deserve.

Once these administrative needs have been satisfied, the real work begins. Mastercraft Exteriors puts seasoned professionals on the job to repair your home according to a standard of quality that has grown their business to a national level. Mastercraft Exteriors is a full-service home exteriors company founded in Minnesota, which has grown to offer their trusted services from coast to coast.d in Minnesota, which has grown to offer their trusted services from coast to coast.

Contact:

Mastercraft Exteriors

604 Locust Street, Suite 222

Des Moines, IA 50309

877-ROOFS-02 (Toll Free)

www.mastercraftexteriors.com

No matter where you live, you can find trusted roofing and siding services from Mastercraft Exteriors.

Fishers, IN, August 29, 2009 — In 1996, an enterprising young man from Wisconsin started a local roofing and siding company called Mastercraft Exteriors. Today, that name is fast becoming synonymous with quality home exteriors from coast to coast.

Richard Spanton, Jr., founder of Mastercraft Exteriors, had a vision for a national full-service home exterior service. He knew that having a home in need of repair was stressful enough, without the worry of choosing from scores of unfamiliar companies to provide those repairs. He wanted consumers to rest assured that the job would get done right.

Since those early shop days, Mastercraft Exteriors has burgeoned into a nationwide operation. The success of Mastercraft Exteriors is based on a commitment to quality and reliability. If time or stormy weather has ravaged the exterior of your home, call Mastercraft Exteriors to get it fixed. They’ll even help you negotiate with your insurance company.

Mastercraft Exteriors knows that choosing a renovator for any part of your home is a difficult and sometimes nerve-wracking decision, especially when it’s your roof or siding, a time sensitive repair that cannot be put off. With so many unrecognizable names and unfounded reputations, how does one choose? The choice lies in the familiar and trusted name of Mastercraft Exteriors.

Contact:

Mastercraft Exteriors

9715 Kincaid Drive, Suite 1280

Fishers, IN 46037

877-ROOFS-02 (Toll Free)

www.mastercraftexteriors.com

Richard Spanton Jr
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What don’t you know about one of the greatest men I know, Richard Spanton Jr.

Rich is a person who will spend every dollar of his to help someone out. He puts his family first, always. Richard Spanton Jr is the most honest and hard working men I have ever met.

Our Organic Approach by Rich Spanton Jr

Our goal at Orchard Ridge Farms will be to create a sustainable crop of apple trees using the most organic approach available. We will not use commercial insecticides, pesticides and herbicides, replacing them with organic versions, beneficial insects and plants, to ensure our apples are human friendly for consumption. “I will feel much better when someone takes a bite out of our apple right on the spot”.

I grew tomatoes this year that are completely organic (no organic sprays either) and I just pop them in my mouth from the plant when ripe, no pesticides to worry about, no washing! – Chrissie Spanton

Although apples will be a main part of ORF’s core business, we will also be growing pumpkins as a fall crop along with numerous fresh vegetables. All items will be for sale at our Future “Organic” Farm Market along Yale Bridge Rd approximately in 2009.

We look forward to producing high quality Organic fruits and vegetables along with delicious pies, cookies and ciders for your enjoyment.
-Richard Spanton Jr

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GBM Elk Farm

Golden Bear Monarchs Elk Farm-Established 2003

Our elk reside on 180 acres of lush pasture in beautiful, Southern Wisconsin. Since 2003, we have grown from 9 to 90 elk, adding several world class genetics to our herd. As a result, GBM Elk Farm has won from 1st to 5th place in several hard antler classes at the annual NAEBA international antler competition. Our farming heritage spans several generations consisting of raising pigs, cattle and grain. I along with my Mother and Father Richard & Saundra Spanton and my wife Chrissie, own and operate GBM Elk Farm. My Grandpa Dave, helps with the farm on a daily basis and Matt Spanton, my brother, lends a hand with seasonal projects such as, cutting antler, calving, and building fence. We are a family driven and motivated farm. Our goals are to continue the process of creating greater genetics in our elk herd. We also encourage and promote the elk farming industry.
-Richard Spanton Jr.
www.gbmelk.com

Our Luxury Bed and Breakfast in IL.

Grand Opening: Summer 2008

Owner and proprietors: Richard Spanton Jr. and wife Chrissie Spanton

Amenities include: 4 rooms with Jacuzzi tubs for two, King beds, Double Vertical Spa showers, Flat Screens in each room, Dish Network each room, Mini spa, Bar/Game room, etc. etc.

Theme of rooms: Western Room, 1850’s Barn Room, 1850’s Limestone Room, Victorian Room, Walnut Room, Apple Cider Room and Wine Cellar room.

The original home was built in 1858 giving us an exact Grand Opening of 150 years. The addition will be finished this spring. The total home is now over 8000 SF respectively. At Copperstone Inn, you will find lush decor with the comfortable feel of home. The furnishings will be antique or period specific. There was no expense spared in the creation of Richard and Chrissie Spanton’s dream.

Saundra Spanton, Richard Spanton Jr.’s mother will be aiding in the day to day operations management. After being one of the best cooks in the Spanton’s eyes, Saundra is hoping to share some of her magic with the public. Saundra’s knowledge of baking comes from her Mother and Norwegian decent. You will find all things delicious at Copperstone Inn. From her famous scrambled eggs and homemade waffles to succulent pastres, cookies and pies. Wait to try the Dutch Apple Pie from apples grown in our orchard. If the rooms at Copperstone Inn won’t keep you coming back, the pie should do the trick!

We hope you will enjoy a stay at Copperstone Inn someday. You will love it! – Richard Spanton Jr.

www.copperstoneinn.com