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Residental Copper Roof
Hanover County, VirginiaThis rambling gabled dwelling shows 20 ounce standing seamed copper roof performing in a detailed and high end setting. Project located in Hanover County, Virginia.
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Our Roofs Begin as Rolls Of Sheet Metal -- Bulk Purchasing Makes These Roofs More Cost-Efficient |
Steeply Pitched Angled Dormer Makes For Challenging Metal Work |
Froming the Second Fold of the Double-Locking Crimp |
Metal Works Equally Well On Pitches Like This One -- Far Steeper Than 45 Degrees -- And On Roofs As Low As a 2/12 Pitch |
Pans Are Run Long And Then Trimmed And Folded To Form The Ridge Seam |
Using Antique And Traditional Tools To Finish Form The Ridge Seam |
The Rich Brown Patina Begins To Develop While We're Still Busy Installing The Next Section of Pans |
View of the copper roof project from above gables showing ridge and valley details. |
A Roof this Complicated Should Really Only Have to be Replaced Once in a Lifetime -- Copper Gives You That Lifespan Without Maintenance Concerns |
Taking A Moment to Reflect On Our Work |
Critical Areas Like This Complex Valley Are Fully Soldered To Prevent Leaks |
A Project Of This Value Deserves A Traditional Lightning Suppression System |
A Fully Soldered Copper Gutter Compliments The Roof Well And Will Last For Generations |
Downspouts Are Fully Soldered Except For Their Union With The Gutter Which Can Be Disassembled For Cleaning |
Downspouts Installed |
Roof Complete |
15 Years Later The Roof Shows a Rich Brown Patina |
Soldered Seams and Durable Copper Mean a Long Life With Minimal Maintenance |
