WHAT IS COPPER?
Copper is chemical element, a reddish, extremely ductile metal and a great conductor of heat and electricity. It is extremely ductile, non-magnetic and malleable which makes it very handy to use.
It was the first metal used by humans and is among the most widely used metals today. It has four major uses in modern world ;
WHAT MAKES IT POPULAR IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES?
Copper is among the most Copper is one of the few
effective roofing materials, materials that can be re-
because of its durability, cycled repeatedly without
ease of maintenance and any loss of performance.
salvage value.
Copper is a metal and na- Copper is a noble metal Copper has a natural con-
turally, it can endure to being a noble metal, co- tinous anti microbial effect.
very high temperatures. pper is also known to have
Melting point of copper is superior resistance to co-
1084 Celcius. rrosion. When installed
correctly, it can last a lot.
HOW COPPER PANELS ARE PRODUCED?
HOW ARE THEY ATTACHED TO THE BUILDING?
Copper panels are interlocked into each other and secured. Interlocked parts are nailed into a metal stud. The stud is attached to the beams which are connected to the wall with the help of brackets.
Also, there are ruber gaskets inside every interlocked parts on the façade in order to prevent the water to penerate into the building.
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https://www.britannica.com/science/copper
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