Patinated Copper Roof

This is a shot of our copper diamond shingles just after installation on a home in the san francisco bay area.

Patinated copper roof. 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. Copper roofing oxidation and patinas. The environment will affect the color and the rate at which the copper changes colors. 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.

You should be aware that in time copper develops a natural greenish finish called patina some people like its vintage look while others prefer modern fresh looking metal roofing colors. Aged copper looks like a shiny copper penny that has aqua green patina spots on it. There is however a major caveat to that unnatural choice. That being said it is still possible to use chemical treatments to advance this copper roof patina process.

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. Available in metal roofing flats and coil. It s even possible to choose the color of a coppers patina through chemical treatment. Since copper roof panels and copper sheets for roofing undergo a natural patina process you will never have to repaint or refinish your copper roof.

And don t forget that there is always the option of applying a colorless protective coating to your copper roof it will protect the roofing sheets. The beauty of copper patina. Cost savings of 60 to 75 when compared to real corrugated copper. Copper roofs which have weathered for six months or more should have the oxide film removed before the coloring operations start.

This is done by swabbing the surface with a cold 5 10 solution of sulfuric acid. Copper is a very distinctive impactful metal for the side cladding of buildings and offers a range of patinas and finishes for unique appeal. Pre painted metal that looks like copper metal roofing that has been pre painted to look like copper is a growing favorite among architects and builders. The time frame and shades of color each building goes through vary but eventually the.

Oxide film on the copper will cause poor adherence of the patina.