Texas Elite Roofing Inc
6223 Theall Rd
Houston, Texas
77066
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Office (281) 453-0550
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Copper roofing and copper metal roofing There are many options when installing a new roof. What material to use can be based off of a few variables. Choices can be based on city codes, cost, fire retarding abilities, and durability. Roofs can be shingled with asphalt, wood, slate, ceramic tiles, and metal. This website is dedicated to providing information on copper roofing and its numerous benefits. Copper is one of the best materials used in roofing.
Copper may be expensive to install but is worth the investment. Over time copper oxidizes and goes through a process called patina. This process turns the shiny pinkish copper to a beautiful jade-like green. The carbonate patina is highly resistant to corrosion.
Although it is commonly seen on industrial and business structures, copper is making its way back onto the residential scene because of its many benefits. Contrary to popular belief a copper roof is no louder or noisier than a traditional roof and does not attract lightning any more than any other roofing material.
In areas that are prone to fires such as California copper roofing is ideal because it extinguishes burning embers. Insects and rodents will not munch on this material either, and unlike wood shingles copper roofing is immune to rot and mildew. The copper itself discourages moss to grow on the roof as well.
In areas of heavy snow fall roof collapses are not an issue because snow slides off the roof easily. It also works great for low pitch roofs. Copper lasts a lifetime. The material is environmentally sound because not only will there not be a need for replacement, but it is made mainly from recycled materials- about seventy-five percent is from recycled copper.
The roofing is lightweight- more so with current products. It also does not crack in an earthquake, causing it to be very popular in the Asian countries. With its numerous benefits it’s easy to see why copper has found its place in architectural history.
Copper roofing is seen on many historic homes. Copper has been used since ancient times. The Statue of Liberty contains 179,220 pounds of copper! One of the oldest copper roofs in America is on a Philadelphia church, built in 1787. Across the globe, Japanese temples and shrines have been using copper for ages because of its resistance to earthquakes- common nuisance for Japan. During the recent hurricanes in Florida many of the copper roofs were still intact after the vicious storms!
With so many advantages it’s easy to see why so many are choosing to install the material on their homes. The act of installing the roofing itself has gotten easier. A contractor that specializes in metal is no longer needed; many roofing companies now have access to easy to install copper sheeting that gives an installation experience very similar to traditional materials.
The metal roofing can be installed over the old roof, so no demolition is needed. It’s installed over a solid substrate such as thirty inch felt. The fastening materials should be made from the same kind of metals as two different types coming into contact can cause corrosion and damage.
Maintaining a copper roof is easy, the roof is relatively maintenance free if installed properly. The roof can be cleaned with household materials- a mixture of lemon juice, salt, and white vinegar. It’s important to use a telescopic brush; metal roofs are slippery and can be dangerous. If the patina effect is desired, the process can be sped up by an application of a chemical treatment that hastens the reaction
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