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Episode 31 Solar and Metal Roofing with Ken Gieseke

Episode 31 Solar and Metal Roofing with Ken Gieseke

Building With Metal
2025-04-23• 18 min
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In Episode 31 of Building With Metal, we sit down with Ken Gieseke, Senior Vice President at McElroy Metal, to explore the integration of solar power with metal roofing. Ken shares insights from his 33-year career, highlighting McElroy's strategic use of solar installations across their facilities, emphasizing the seamless fit of solar panels on metal roofs for long-term benefits. We discuss the role of solar integrators, like Spear Commercial, in maximizing ROI and the importance of non-intrusive installations. Ken also reflects on his journey with McElroy, the industry's evolution, and the company's transition to an employee-owned ESOP. Tune in for a deep dive into sustainable building practices and the future of metal roofing.