Copper Will Make Your New Roof Stand Out!
Copper proved its suitability as the roofing material through centuries. Due to its waterproof nature, copper has been used as the roofing material since ancient times.
Copper has many excellent attributes what makes it an excellent choice for a roofing material. Copper combines attractive appearance, resistance to corrosion, safety, environmental benefits and longevity better than any other roofing material. Copper qualities will not only increase the value of your home, but also allow you to save money on renovation, restoration and replacement.
Elegance
Copper is an elegant architectural material. Home owners highly value copper for its metallic shine, but as a result of a long term atmospheric exposure, copper provides even more prized color – green patina, which is a natural beauty in architecture. Copper will not only enhance beauty of your house, but also increase its value.
Low Maintenance
While steel and other roofing materials require reapplication of the corrosion resistance coating, copper is highly resistant to corrosion. Copper green patina not only provides beautiful appearance, but it also protects copper from corrosion. Since green patina is natural, it does not require any maintenance over time.
Lightweight
Copper is ten times lighter than other roofing materials. Lightweight provides safety as it reduces the risk of roof collapse. Also, due to its lightweight copper roofing does not require many structural support.
Safety
Copper reduces safety risks. It is not a flammable material, and copper roofs and fire-resistant. Copper will also protect your house from flooding. Two layers of copper can be placed in order to minimize flooding.
Environmental Benefits
Copper is environmentally friendly material as it is recycled and recyclable. Most most of copper shingles and roofing are made of recycled copper, and the material has a recycled content of around 80%. Copper is not only made of recycled material, but it can also be recycled, which is not possible with asphalt shingles.
Longevity
Another unique quality of copper is its longevity. Copper materials last much longer than conventional materials. In contrast to typical shingle roofs which last only from 12 to 15 years, copper shingles last at least 80 years.
