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ZINC AND COPPER PROVIDE BEAUTY, PROTECTION &
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No wonder there’s a trend toward using copper and zinc in commercial buildings. Architects know that these natural metals have incredible beauty, while providing durability and longevity for roofs, wall panels, and more.
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| WE ZINC YOU’LL LIKE THIS |
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Architects are increasingly turning to zinc for its long, maintenance-free life, and design flexibility (from traditional to modern). Zinc is a natural material that never fades, retaining its look over its entire life span. Plus zinc is a noncorrosive, environmentally-friendly product with 100% clear water runoff.
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| TRY TO CATCH US, COPPER |
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Copper is catching the eye of more and more architects. Its beauty is arresting, plus its long life and low maintenance are critical to commercial buildings. Copper is designed into a wide range of buildings and applications. Copper clad walls are a beautiful design element in both indoor and outdoor environments. Copper roofs can last decades, if not centuries (for example, the copper cornice around the dome at the Pantheon in Rome lasted more than 1,800 years).
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There’s no need to cover up zinc and copper with paint or other protective topcoats. Natural zinc forms its own protective layer, called a patina, when it’s in contact over time with air and water, making zinc a low maintenance material. Copper also forms a patina, in a range of colors from iridescent brown to green verdigris to deep ebony, all coveted by architects for their beauty.
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| MAKING A CASE FOR NATURAL METALS |
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Don’t take our word for it. Read these real-world Case Studies on the successful use of zinc and copper in commercial buildings:
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Zinc Logically
Cirrus Logic Building, Austin, TX
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Fire, Water, &
Metal Can Mix
Marine Firehouse,
New York, NY
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A Real Powerhouse
Nebraska Public Power, Norfolk, NE
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Homeowners Opt for High-End Zinc Panel
Vacation Home, Marble Falls, TX
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