copper roofing
Patina-forming top covering
Copper roofing is roof covering made from copper sheets or shingles.
Prized for durability and weather resistance, copper roofs develop a distinctive green patina as they oxidize over time.
The material appears on historic buildings, churches, and high-end homes: The old courthouse still has its original copper roofing.
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
- patinaSurface film from aging
- greenColor of vegetation
- shineEmit or reflect light
- sheetFlat rectangular material
corrosion resistance · oxidation · malleability · cupola · recyclability · nail · Statue of Liberty · cathedral · roof flashing · brass · ductility · tarnish · gutter systems · bronze · galvanized steel · slate · Victorian · historic preservation
- roofingshingle, shingles, tile, asphalt shingles, roof tile
- architectural metalworksteel beams, wrought iron, structural steel, metal frames, handrails
- copper roofing
- metal roofingcorrugated metal, tin roof, galvanized steel, roof panels, steel panels
material cost and prestige
copper roofingasphalt shingles
Petroleum-based roof tiles
tar paper · thatch roofing · clay tiles · concrete tiles · corrugated metal