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Copper Roofing – Pros and Cons

A copper roof is resistant to hail damage, fire, mildew, pet hair, and other common causes of damage.

Copper roofs are also lightweight so they won’t cause too much stress to your home’s structure. Copper is a popular choice for metal roofing.

But copper is expensive. Copper is the most costly of the three most common roofing metals (steel and aluminum are next, followed by copper). Copper is rarely used on a residential roof. It is mostly used to accent bay windows, dormers, and other areas that require elegance. Copper is often used on historic buildings, steeples of churches, cupolas, etc.

Copper can be installed in sheeting or short-standing seam panels, but you also have copper shingles. The most popular copper thicknesses are 16 ounces and 20 ounces. If you are going to spend a lot of money on a copper roof, we recommend using a 20-ounce copper. You will pay 25% more to upgrade from 16 ounces to 20 ounces of copper. It’s a superior product, which is more resistant to hail damage and denting.

Copper Roofing is Durable

Copper resists corrosion due to the natural process of creation of patina, the layer turning copper from a shiny penny into a blue-green. Copper is safe to use near the sea because it does not rust like steel and other metals.

If you want something that will last for a century or more, copper roofing is the best option. Copper roofing is more durable than any other roofing material. In fact, copper has been proven to last hundreds of years. Copper roofing has been used in many historical buildings that have stood the test of time, and look good even after ages.

Copper roofing’s striking appearance is one of its greatest assets

Copper will develop a patina over time, changing from looking like a penny to blue-green. The climate it is exposed to will affect the patina. Copper’s attractive verdigris patina, which forms after being exposed to the elements for between 8 and 15 years, is its most well-known feature. Patination takes a while to complete depending on the environment. Salt spraying in coastal environments, for instance, can dramatically accelerate the process.

Copper’s long life span is due to the patina, which acts as a barrier against corrosive substances. Copper can be treated to accelerate or slow down patination, but most homeowners prefer to let copper weather naturally to preserve its rich, luxurious verdigris appearance.

What are the disadvantages of copper roofing?

If you have a tight budget, copper is not the best roofing material. This roofing material is the most costly of all metal roofing materials.

Copper can be used in small accents only, not for the entire roof alternatively. Copper can be used as an accent piece on windows for example on a house that has a metal shingle roof.

Copper, a soft metal, can be damaged by hail and other debris. This will reduce its aesthetic appeal. Copper roofing is more difficult to buy than metal roofing. There are fewer roofing suppliers who offer copper roofing sheets.

Copper roofing sheets are also difficult to find in stock. It will often need to be ordered for your job, which can cause delays in your project’s progress.

What is the cost of copper roofing?

Copper roofing is the most expensive type of metal roofing and can be installed for as low as $4.00 per square foot. A new copper roof will cost you between $23,00 and $48,000.

Copper roofing is more costly than any other metal roofing. Zinc is the only metal roofing material that is about the same price. Copper roofing is about three times more expensive than steel roofing.

Copper roofing is a premium product that comes at a high cost. It is not unusual for installers to charge more when bidding on a copper roof. Prices for copper roofing will vary depending on the complexity of the job and where it is installed.