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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. 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 ...

5. Metal roof - Wikipedia

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   Coating copper roof. Several types of coatings are used on metal panels to prevent rust, provide waterproofing, or reflect heat. They are made of various materials such as epoxy and ceramic. Ceramic coatings can be applied on metal roof materials to add heat-reflective properties.

6. Copper - Wikipedia

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   Copper roof on the Minneapolis City Hall, coated with patina Old copper utensils in a Jerusalem restaurant Large copper bowl. Dhankar Gompa. Copper has been used since ancient times as a durable, corrosion resistant, and weatherproof architectural material.

7. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   Copper is an excellent material for flashing because of its malleability, strength, solder-ability, workability, high resistance to the caustic effects of mortars and hostile environments, and long service life (see: copper flashing). This enables a roof to be built without weak points. Since flashing is expensive to replace if it fails, copper ...