ABOUT COPPER ROOFING

Copper is a durable and attractive for roofing, which has been widely used in Europe for centuries.

Copper roofing may be designed to imitate tiles, slates, and shingles. Alternatively it can be supplied as flat standing-seam panels. In both cases the roofing is extremely durable. Copper roofing is capable of withstanding high wind speeds, and is resistant to wild fires. Compared to tiles, slates, or shingles, copper roofing is light, and has a high strength to weight ratio.

The leading copper roofing manufacturers, described below the panel of sponsored links, have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of copper roofing, including online catalogs, colors and materials for copper roofing, and care and maintenance of copper roofing.

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LEADING USA COPPER ROOFING MANUFACTURERS

Zappone: Copper Roofing. Zappone Manufacturing, based in Spokane, Washington, is a leading manufacturer of copper roofing shingles. It was founded in 1969 by Bob Zappone after a visit to Europe in which he admired the durability and appearance of copper roofing. He developed an innovative copper roofing shingle with an anti-capillary interlocking system. Zappone now supplies: Copper Scallop Shingles, Copper Bay Window Kits, Copper Shingles, Copper Accents, and Copper Vertical Walls. To maintain quality, Zappone limits its output to 400 roofs per annum. Beyond that there is a waiting list.

Revere: Copper Roofing. Revere Copper Products, based in Rome, New York, is a leading manufacturer of copper roofing. Its history dates back to the founding of America's first copper rolling mill by Paul Revere in 1801. Its product range includes: UltraPan copper for use with portable pan-forming machines; EverGreen Pre-Patinated Copper; FreedomGray standard sheet copper coated on both sides with a tin/zinc alloy; Alpolic Composite Panels; Liberty textured copper; and Bennington copper shingles made from solid copper to give a Bermuda-style appearance.

Absolute Steel: Copper Roofing. Absolute Steel, based in Tempe, Arizona, was founded in 1999 and is a leading supplier of metal buildings, metal roofing, and metal siding. It supplies metal panels for agricultural, post frame, architectural, industrial, and residential applications. Materials include copper, galvanized steel, galvalume, and aluminum. Absolute Steel supplies two types of copper roofing: Steel Shingle, and Vertical Steel Panel. Metal Shingles are made from galvanized steel, and are available in Slate Style, Tile Style, and Wood Style. They have a four-way locking system.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO COPPER ROOFING

Copper Development Association

Metal Roofing Alliance

National Roofing Contractors Association

Roof Consultants Institute

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd which also publishes a directory of the world's best websites. It is financed only by Google advertisements; no payment is received from included websites.