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Materials / Copper Roof

Copper Roof

metal

Architectural copper roofing installed as standing-seam, batten-seam, flat-lock, or shingle systems. A premium, extremely long-lived metal that develops a protective green patina over decades.

Category family
metal
Typical lifespan
60–100 years
Typical wind resistance
rated assemblies to 120 mph or higher
Typical fire rating
Class A
Weight per square
100–150 lbs
Cost band
$$$$
Slope suitability
both
Typical warranty
30–50 years
Pros
  • century-plus service life
  • self-protecting patina, no coatings needed
  • fully recyclable
  • non-combustible
Cons
  • among the most expensive roofing materials
  • soft metal dents from hail
  • runoff can stain adjacent surfaces
Colorado notes
  • hail_performance: soft copper is prone to cosmetic denting from large Front Range hail
  • altitude_uv: unaffected by UV; patinas naturally at altitude

Manufacturers

Interlock Metal Roofing Zappone Manufacturing

Named products

Copper Cedar ShingleInterlock Metal Roofing Copper Mediterranean TileInterlock Metal Roofing Copper ShakeInterlock Metal Roofing Copper SlateInterlock Metal Roofing Copper Standing SeamInterlock Metal Roofing Zappone Copper Accent Bay Window Roof KitZappone Manufacturing Zappone Copper Accent ShingleZappone Manufacturing Zappone Copper Scallop ShingleZappone Manufacturing Zappone Copper ShingleZappone Manufacturing

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