Panels vs. Trim — Two Different Categories
Pac-Clad (manufactured by Petersen) is primarily known for metal roofing and wall panels — Tite-Loc, Snap-Clad, and similar systems — along with a line of architectural trim profiles. Their products are sold through distributors and manufacturer's reps, and ordering typically involves submitting specs and waiting for a quote.
This page is specifically about Pac-Clad's trim line — the brake-formed coping caps, fascia trim, drip edge, and related accessories that accompany metal panel installations. Trimgy is not a competitor to metal roofing panels. It's a drawing and ordering tool for custom brake-formed sheet metal trim.
Where Trimgy serves as a Pac-Clad trim alternative:
- When you need a custom trim profile that doesn't exist in the Pac-Clad catalog
- When you need a price today — not after waiting for a rep to respond
- When freight cost needs to be included in your bid number before you submit
- When you're ordering trim for a non-Pac-Clad panel system and the rep channel isn't applicable
Trimgy gives you a drawing grid, instant pricing, and a direct-to-fabrication order path — no catalog, no rep, no wait.
Rep-Quote Process vs. Trimgy Online
| Factor | Catalog / Rep Channel | Trimgy Online |
|---|---|---|
| Quote turnaround | 1–3 business days through rep or distributor Slow | Under 60 seconds — price updates live as you draw Instant |
| Custom profile availability | Catalog profiles only; custom may require special order and longer lead time | Any profile drawable on a 1/4" grid — no catalog limits Fully custom |
| Freight transparency | Freight quoted separately or invoiced post-delivery Unknown at bid time | Real LTL freight included in quote before checkout Included |
| Weekend / after-hours quoting | Not available Business hours only | 24/7 availability Always on |
| Profile documentation | Catalog number; custom sketch may not be retained | Profile coordinates locked after payment; permanent order record Documented |
| Re-ordering | Re-call rep, re-confirm, re-quote | Reopen saved project — profile already on file One click |
Draw It Yourself in Minutes
Trimgy's drawing tool works on a 1/4-inch precision grid — the same resolution that brake operators work to. You click to place segment endpoints, drag to define leg directions and lengths, and pricing updates in real time as the profile takes shape. Material selection (Galvalume, Kynar-painted steel, aluminum) and linear footage adjust the price immediately.
When the profile is right, you enter your delivery zip code. Real LTL freight — calculated from actual pallet dimensions based on your order size — appears next to the material cost. You see the full landed cost before you commit to anything. Checkout takes a minute with Stripe, and a fabrication drawing is transmitted to production immediately.
For a first-time profile, the entire process typically takes 8–12 minutes. Reorders of saved profiles take under two minutes.
Note on color matching: Trimgy offers Kynar-painted steel trim in standard colors. If your job requires an exact Pac-Clad color match, verify color compatibility before ordering. Trimgy is not a Pac-Clad authorized distributor.