Select Drexel Metals Wall Panel Systems Earn ICC-ES Evaluation Report

Drexel Metals continues to expand the resources available to support our customers with select wall panel systems now ICC-ES Evaluated by the ICC Evaluation Service, LLC. The release of ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-5838 provides independently verified documentation that helps architects specify with confidence while giving contractors and fabricators the technical information needed to streamline project approvals and installations.

ICC-ES Evaluation Reports demonstrate compliance with applicable International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) requirements through an independent technical review. Recognized by building officials throughout North America, these reports simplify specification, plan review, permitting, and product approval, helping projects move from design to construction with greater confidence.

"Earning ICC-ES Evaluation Reports is another way Drexel Metals is investing in the success of our customers," said Mike Weis, Vice President of Sales, Carlisle Architectural Metals. "These reports provide architects and designers with trusted technical documentation while giving contractors and fabricators greater confidence during specification, permitting, and installation. It's another example of our commitment to delivering tested systems backed by the resources our customers need to succeed."

Evaluated Systems

• Drexel Facade® HL Panels
• Drexel Facade® BR Panels
• DMC 164 & 123 Panels
• DMC FWQ100
• 7.2 Rib Panel

Why It Matters

Whether you're designing a custom residence, multifamily development, or commercial project, having an ICC-ES Evaluation Report available helps simplify the path from design through installation. Contractors and fabricators benefit from streamlined submittals, clearer installation guidance, and greater confidence during inspections, while architects and engineers gain independently verified documentation that supports product specification and code compliance. The result is fewer questions during project review, reduced approval delays, and increased confidence from specification through final installation.

Benefits for Architects and Designers

• Supports clear, code-referenced specifications
• Provides independently verified technical documentation
• Defines evaluated applications and system limitations
• Simplifies plan review and product selection

Benefits for Contractors and Fabricators

• Helps streamline permitting and submittals
• Provides clear installation guidance for evaluated systems
• Reduces uncertainty during inspections
• Supports smoother communication between project teams

To learn more about the evaluated wall panel systems, visit our individual product pages or download ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-5838 to review approved applications, installation requirements, and compliance information.