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Carlisle Architectural Metals
The underlying factor behind high-performance metal roofing systems
By Drexel Metals. Drexel Metals highlights the critical role underlayment plays in protecting and enhancing residential metal roofing systems. When designing a high-performance residential metal roof, contractors and architects often focus on panel profiles, coatings and structural durability. However, according to roofing experts at Drexel Metals, one of the most ...
How automation and AI are driving growth in metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Investment in robotics and data-driven systems is helping CAM and its partners improve efficiency and performance. In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM) Vice President of Growth Brad Van Dam outlined how automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping both manufacturing and ...
Understanding oil canning in metal roofing
By Jenny Yu. Drexel Metals explains why oil canning is cosmetic and how contractors can minimize its appearance. Metal roofing is widely recognized for its durability, longevity and architectural appeal, but like any premium building material, it comes with considerations contractors and building owners should understand. In the article ...
Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
Building enclosure expertise takes center stage during IIBEC 2026
By Jesse Sanchez. Explore education sessions, networking events and trade show details for the 2026 IIBEC International Convention. As design requirements grow more complex and performance expectations rise, building enclosure professionals are looking for practical solutions backed by research, testing and real-world experience. The 2026 International Institute of Building Enclosure ...
Investing in the future with metal
By Jenny Yu. At IRE, Carlisle Architectural Metals shares how metal material performance, design and resilience are shaping the future. At the 2026 International Roofing Expo, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Mike Weis, vice president of sales for Carlisle Architectural Metals (CAM). CAM brings together five established metal brands ...
IIBEC 2026 heads to Sacramento
By Jenny Yu. Building enclosure professionals won’t want to miss out on this annual industry event! The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is gearing up for its 2026 International Convention and Trade Show, set to take place March 12–15 in Sacramento, California, at the SAFE Credit ...
Start your engines: Get ready for the 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo
By Jenny Yu. Accelerate your business success at this year’s four-day event. The 2026 Carolinas Mid-Winter Roofing Expo returns to the Durham Convention Center in Durham, North Carolina, from February 16-19, 2026, bringing one of the Southeast’s largest regional roofing trade shows to contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals. ...
Doing it right the first time
By Drexel Metals. PRG Roofing blends decades of experience with Drexel Metals’ high-performance metal systems. Drexel Metals is proud to provide metal roofing solutions for companies like PRG Roofing & Construction, a company that serves the Southwest Florida region. Founded in 2018 by industry veteran Randy Garand, the company ...
Don’t let the roof’s edge be the weakest link
By Jenny Yu. From wind uplift to water intrusion, choosing the right edge metal is critical for roof performance and structural integrity. Edge metal may only account for a small portion of a roof’s total surface area, but its role in protecting the structure from wind uplift and water ...
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