Patina Copper Roofing

Copper is an extremely durable and versatile metal that can last close to one hundred years and even after can be recycled and almost one hundred percent reused.

Patina copper roofing.

The time frame and shades of color each building goes through vary but eventually the copper will end up a brilliant green. Copper roof patina process this is a shot of our copper diamond shingles just after installation on a home in the san francisco bay area. Custom wall panels copper patina. Patina is a pre painted metal that looks like a dull and weathered galvanized or bonderized.

Steelscape vintage looks excellent from both up close and from a distance. Treatments to keep the copper shiny and new looking are available but without them copper roof systems like this handsome job in california develop a distinguished patina that makes each job truly custom. Patina is a good alternative to bonderized as it has a paint warranty. To properly understand what s involved in achieving a copper roof patina one must first understand copper.

Western wave wall panel and reveal wall panel. Cost savings of 60 to 75 when compared to real corrugated copper. Copper roofs last more than 100 years due to oxidation and the patina that forms on the surface of the copper. It looks very similar to steelscape vintage but cost less.

The patina process starts the minute the copper is exposed to air and moisture and over time a very thin layer of corrosion develops on the copper which helps protect it against the elements and degradation.