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Is it really copper or a great deception

I have seen metal roofs finish coats with a copper patina appearance that looks real but is really painted. How is this accomplished or/and who manufactures this product. Is it available for gutters as well.

Mark Morelli
- Santa Rosa, California
2002

If the person paying the bills knows that it's not copper, then I don't feel it's a deception--but it is an imitation. It is probably prepainted aluminum strip; and yes, it's available as gutter and leader material. Find the Coil Coaters Association and you may find some links.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2002

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