Weathervanes were initially devised to aid people to better detect the weather by gauging the direction of the wind. People planned their whole lives around the information given them by their decorative and functional metal rooftop companions. About a thousand years ago, papal pronouncement mandated all weathervanes depict a rooster to remind followers of …
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Combining Metals in Roof Construction 0
Galvanic Action on Metal Roofs Remember that old standby science fair project where you used to place a penny on top of a piece of aluminum foil, covered everything with water, waited a week, and when you came back, a hole had appeared in the aluminum? That’s galvanic action. Copper is a VERY aggressive metal …
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Red Carpet Glamour for Your Roof? Absolutely! 0
With the Oscars recently behind us, the question on everyone’s mind now is, “is a copper roof only for the very wealthy?” Ok, ok…give me a second to explain. At Copper Exclusive, it is true that most of our clients own luxury homes or are builders of fine buildings and high-end restoration projects. We do …
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The European Paradigm of Building and Construction 0
The European Paradigm of Building and Construction I recently watched an investigative report on the news showcasing victims of careless, ill-trained, and dishonest contractors. Though potential for shoddy workmanship is inescapable anywhere you go in the world, European countries like Germany and Switzerland have a less likely chance of this happening. How can that be? The …
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Redesigned Website 0
You might have noticed changes in our website. There’s a lot that’s different, but hopefully our new design will be easier to navigate. We are focusing more on our metal roofing educational seminars and consulting services as well as other products and services that help architects, designers, planners and our fellow roofers. Let us know if you have any …
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Copper in Architecture Awards 0
Copper Exclusive was presented with two Copper in Architecture Awards from the Canadian Copper and Brass Development Association and the Copper Development Association. The awards are for the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Charleston, SC, and the Mark Olsen Project in Holladay, UT.
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Watkins Business of the Year Award 0
Copper Exclusive is the recipient of the Watkins Business of the Year Award presented by the Utah Chamber of Commerce.
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This picture was taken by Zsolt Óvári, the brother of Erno Óvári, Copper Exclusive’s master roofer. It’s of the fortress that used to guard their centuries old home town of Gyula, Hungary. Hungarian native, Master Kun, Erno’s initial fine metal roof master instructor, is one of Europe’s most highly skilled and sought after copper …
Read MoreA Fellow Master Craftsman 0
Came across the website of Peter Steetz of Copper Craft in Calgary. Read his biography. Check out his master’s clothes! It is so rare to find classically trained craftsmen like Peter in the New World. We need more of you here spreading the quality revolution. Go Peter!
Read MoreDid you know we do consulting and training? 0
Lately we’ve had many clients who just found out we do both training and consulting on all aspects of copper and fine metal roofing and are upset they didn’t know about this service before they struggled through their last project. Ok, ok, calm down. We’re getting the word out. Find out more information on our consulting page. Fine …
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