copper roof
Patina-prone building crown
A copper roof is a roof covered with copper sheeting or tiles.
Copper roofs are prized for durability and their distinctive appearance—bright when new, gradually developing a green patina called verdigris as the metal oxidizes.
They're common on historic buildings, churches, and upscale homes: The old courthouse still has its original copper roof.
- patinaSurface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
- greenColor of vegetation
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
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