Our world is facing increasingly severe weather—from fast-moving wildfires to intense hurricane seasons and beyond. Property owners and managers are urgently seeking resilient solutions to mitigate these growing threats. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has developed the Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Technical Standard to help communities proactively address extreme weather risks. Drawing from fire science, building codes, and real-world case studies, this new standard outlines best practices to improve community-wide resistance. A key focus is roofing materials, particularly performance ratings under ASTM E108 and UL 790. Metal roofing stands out as the Class A standard for fire resistance—but its benefits don’t stop there. Metal roofing is highly effective in withstanding hail, high winds, and heavy snow loads, making it one of the most durable and weather-resilient options available. This session will explore how metal roofing plays a critical role in protecting structures and communities in the era of climate extremes.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand why metal roofing excels in wildfire, hurricane, and hail zones.
• Learn how the Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood Standard promotes fire-resilient communities.
• Explore the long-term financial and energy benefits of metal roofing.
• Apply key installation practices to boost fire and weather performance.

Presenter:

Brian Partyka

Vice President of Business Development, Carlisle Construction Materials

Brian Partyka brings nearly 30 years of experience in the metal construction industry and is currently the Vice President of Business Development at Carlisle Companies. In this role, he plays a key part in Carlisle’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities, which support Carlisle’s Vision 2030 strategy. Since selling his company, Drexel Metals, to Carlisle in 2017, Brian has also helped acquire Petersen Aluminum (PAC-CLAD) in 2019 and in 2024, MTL Holdings, a leader in perimeter edge metal systems. He actively participates in several MCA councils to promote industry growth. His significant contributions include technical articles and white papers on metal roofing, and presentations on sustainable metal design across the nation. Notably, in 2001, he invented the Paint Pen, an air-dry Kynar touch-up system that has become the industry standard. Brian has received several awards for his dedication, including the MCA’s Patrick R. Bush Volunteer Service Award and the “Industry Champion of the Year”.