Understanding Oil Canning – Course Details & Registration

Course Summary:

Oil canning is one of the most misunderstood aesthetic challenges in metal roofing and wall systems. While it doesn’t affect system performance or longevity, its visual impact can influence the success of an architectural design. Understanding what causes oil canning—and how to minimize it—is essential for architects, designers, and specifiers working with metal panels.

In this 60-minute course, expect to discover:

  • What oil canning is and why it occurs in metal panels
  • How material properties, panel design, and installation techniques affect oil canning
  • Design and specification strategies to reduce visible distortion
  • The role of substrate, gauge, and color/finish selection in minimizing appearance issues
  • Best practices from the field to manage client expectations and ensure visual consistency

Additional Course Information:

Credit: 1 LU

Delivery Format: In Person

AIA Course Number: SMIF2F00425

Sheffield Metals - AIA Continuing Education Provider
AIA CES Provider Number: 404108285

To schedule your in-person course, please contact:

NORTHEAST / NORTH CENTRAL / NORTHWEST

Wendy DeCapite

Phone: 440.752.7456

Email: wendy.decapite@sheffieldmetals.com

SOUTHEAST / SOUTH CENTRAL / SOUTHWEST

Anne Roeper

Phone: 321.474.2629

Email: anne.roeper@sheffieldmetals.com