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2. Copper in architecture - Wikipedia

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   Copper roofs can be designed to meet or surpass other materials in terms of energy savings. A vented copper roof assembly at Oak Ridge National Laboratories (U.S.) substantially reduced heat gain versus stone-coated steel shingle (SR246E90) or asphalt shingle (SR093E89), resulting in lower energy costs. [90] Types of copper roofs include: [91]

3. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Copper roofs have a high initial cost but very long lifetime: tests on European copper roofs from the 18th Century showed that, in theory, copper roofs can last one thousand years. [6] Another advantage of copper roofing systems is that they are relatively easy to repair. Standing-seam metal roof with concealed fasteners.

4. Metal roof - Wikipedia

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   Metal roofs can last up to 100 years, with installers providing 50-year warranties. [citation needed] Because of their longevity, most metal roofs are less expensive than asphalt shingles in the long term. [10] Metal roofing can consist of a high percentage of recycled material and is 100% recyclable. [11]

5. Copper cladding - Wikipedia

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   Depending on metal prices, copper may be a very cost-effective cladding and roofing material. With good building design, materials choice and craftsmanship, copper roofing or facade cladding may be cheaper than slates or concrete tiles, especially when one takes into account the lasting colour, durability, maintenance-free and lightweight ...

6. Covering (construction) - Wikipedia

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   DTU 40.36 Pre-painted or Non-pre-painted Aluminum Sheet Roofing; DTU 40.41 Roofing with Metal Elements in Zinc Sheets and Long Sheets; DTU 40.44 Roofing with Metal Elements in Stainless Steel Sheets and Long Sheets; DTU 40.45 Roofing with Metal Elements in Copper Sheets and Long Sheets; DTU 40.46 Lead Roofing on Continuous Support

7. Architectural metals - Wikipedia

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   Copper belfry of St. Laurentius church, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Metals used for architectural purposes include lead, for water pipes, roofing, and windows; tin, formed into tinplate; zinc, copper and aluminium, in a range of applications including roofing and decoration; and iron, which has structural and other uses in the form of cast iron or wrought iron, or made into steel.