Inside architectural metal roofing systems

By Emma Peterson. 

In this upcoming RLW, Jeff Medeiros shares practical insights on design coordination, performance requirements and installation best practices. 

Metal roofing is known in the industry for its stellar durability and long lifespan. However, just like any roofing material, you can only unlock the full benefits of a metal roof when it is engineered and installed correctly. To dive into the factors that contractors need to account for when building with architectural metal roofing systems, we invited Jeff Medeiros of AEP Span to join host Karen Edwards for a Read Listen Watch® (RLW) on July 29, 2026. 

Meet Jeff  

Jeff is not only the architectural representative for AEP Span, but also a licensed contractor. He has been supporting architects in California for the last two decades with everything from spec-writing, detail drawing, production selection and bid preparation for a variety of roof systems, from built-up and torch-applied coatings to metal roofing and flashing trim.  

At the end of the day, Jeff has a wealth of information and support for everything from conception to bidding, making him the ideal guest for our conversation about the details roofing contractors need to understand when working with architectural metal roofing systems 

Key points of the webinar 

The goal of this webinar is to help contractors set architectural metal roofing systems up for success. The conversation will start with what makes these systems unique, from substrate requirements, structural needs and performance expectations.  

From there, Jeff and Karen will dive into the different factors that contractors need to account for when building these systems. These factors include things like thermal movement management, condensation control, roof assembly compatibility, paint performance, wind uplift, air infiltration, water resistance and more!  

By the end of the webinar, attendees should leave with a better understanding of how architectural metal roof systems work and actionable strategies for planning projects that have fewer installation issues, foster stronger design coordination and lead to longer-lasting roofs.  

Register for the webinar, which will be hosted live on July 29, 2026 at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET).