Copper Roofs - Metal Roofing Memphis

Copper shingles are a great choice if you need a new roof and want a durable, low-maintenance material that looks great. Metal Roofing Memphis provides affordable copper roof installation as well as regular maintenance and repairs. Our family-owned roofing company can help you no matter what size project you are.

Copper Roofing - Pros & Cons

Copper roofs are resistant to hail damage, fire, lightning, mildew, pets 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. Copper is expensive. Copper is the most costly of the three most common roofing metals (steel and aluminum), in order of increasing expense.

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.

16 ounce and twenty ounce copper are the most popular thicknesses. If you are going to spend this much money on a copper roof, we recommend that you use a 20-ounce copper. You will pay 25% more to upgrade from 16 ounces to 20 ounces copper. It’s still a superior product, which is more resistant to hail damage and denting.

Durability of Copper Roofing

Copper is resistant to corrosion because of the natural process that transforms it from a shiny penny to a blue-green hue. Copper rusts when it is exposed to moisture, patinas and other elements. Because copper is not like steel or other metals, it is safe to use near the sea.

Copper is the best option for metal roofing. 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. Copper roofing can last for at least 100 years. In fact, copper roofing has been proven to last hundreds of year. Copper roofing has been used in many historical buildings that have stood the test of time.

Appearance of Copper Roofing

Copper’s striking appearance is one of the main reasons why people choose it. Copper will develop a patina over time, changing from looking like a penny to brown. The climate it is exposed to will affect the patina.

Copper’s attractive blue-green patina, also known as verdigris patina, is what makes it so popular. It forms after being exposed for between 8 and 15 years. 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?

Copper is not the best roofing material if you have a tight budget. This roofing material is the most costly of all metal roofing materials. Copper is used in small accents only, not for the entire roof. You may have an asphalt roof but copper will accent a minor feature of your house.
Copper, a soft metal, can be damaged by hail and falling 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 challenging to find in stock. It will often need to be ordered for your job, which can cause delays in your project’s progress.

How Much Does Copper Roofing Cost?

Copper roofs are the most expensive type of metal roofing and cost $4.00 to $15.00 per square feet. A new copper roof will cost you between $23,00 and $48,000.

Copper roofing is more expensive 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.