Patinated Copper Roof On A Church Steeple

Published 8 4 2006 nc 1 ni 1 august 1 2006 workers from buxcon sheet metal of santee ca work on installing a copper roof atop the dome on st.

Patinated copper roof on a church steeple.

A church in huntsville al found that copper was the most economical and aesthetically pleasing solution when replacing its existing galvanized stamped shingles. The copper will eventually develop a beautiful patina that will further enhance the steeple. Also chemicals can be applied to speed up the patina process or pre patinated copper can be used. Bob zanicky who has been pastor of the church for more than 31 years said the roof that was replaced was also copper and it was placed on the steeple in 1889 129 years ago.

Therese of carmel catholic church in carmel valley tuesday. A church in alabama gets an economical new copper church roof to replace its existing galvanized stamped shingles. Some churches are opting for copper roofing on their steeples. The church s roof which will acquire a natural patina from the salt air is visible from sr 56.

While copper gutters and downspouts as well as roofing start their service with that beautiful golden bronze color the new penny copper shine eventually they will develop a patina that changes over time. Heather little s metal domes cupolas steeple work. Since our start in 1925 heather little s highly trained craftsmen have worked tirelessly to restore some of the most prominent dome roofs metal cupolas and church steeples across north america. The time frame and shades of color each building goes through vary but eventually the.

We also install and solder flat seam copper roofs on church towers and steeple roofs.