Copper and Other Metals

[neverunwired@aol.com]

I'm about to re-roof my house, and I'm going to be using some copper
metalwork (eave drip, valleys, etc.).
I'd like to know two things:
1. Are there any other metals that don't mix with copper (Can I use
galvanized roofing nails)?
2. What is the most common way to clean and/or polish copper (This will need
to be done every year or two)?

Thanks,
-John

[Phisherman]

On Fri, 18 Feb 2005 13:59:20 GMT, "neverunwired@aol.com"
<johnandhan@verizon.net> wrote:

>I'm about to re-roof my house, and I'm going to be using some copper
>metalwork (eave drip, valleys, etc.).
>I'd like to know two things:
>1. Are there any other metals that don't mix with copper (Can I use
>galvanized roofing nails)?

Mix? The copper will eventually oxidize (corrode) to a green patina.
The galvanized nails are fine.

>2. What is the most common way to clean and/or polish copper (This will need
>to be done every year or two)?

Vinegar and table salt will polish copper. You best bet is to stay
off your roof to maximize the life of it.

>
>Thanks,
>-John
>

[Vox Humana]

"neverunwired@aol.com" <johnandhan@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:YwmRd.10373$uc.8889@trnddc09...
> I'm about to re-roof my house, and I'm going to be using some copper
> metalwork (eave drip, valleys, etc.).
> I'd like to know two things:
> 1. Are there any other metals that don't mix with copper (Can I use
> galvanized roofing nails)?
> 2. What is the most common way to clean and/or polish copper (This will
need
> to be done every year or two)?

I don't think people polish their copper roofing.

[Peter D. Tillman]

In article <VurRd.33929$XY5.11604@fe2.columbus.rr.com>,
"Vox Humana" <vhumana@hotmail.com> wrote:

> "neverunwired@aol.com" <johnandhan@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:YwmRd.10373$uc.8889@trnddc09...
> > I'm about to re-roof my house, and I'm going to be using some
> > copper metalwork (eave drip, valleys, etc.). I'd like to know two
> > things: 1. Are there any other metals that don't mix with copper
> > (Can I use galvanized roofing nails)?

I think you're supposed to use brass nails, but galvanized probably OK
too.

> 2. What is the most common
> > way to clean and/or polish copper (This will need to be done every
> > year or two)?
>
> I don't think people polish their copper roofing.
>

Well, some of the trophy houses around here keep their copper trim
polished -- though I seriously doubt they DIY.<GG>

Cheers -- Pete Tillman
Tucson

[Rick Rider]

On Fri, 18 Feb 2005 13:59:20 GMT, "neverunwired@aol.com" <johnandhan@verizon.net>
wrote:

>I'm about to re-roof my house, and I'm going to be using some copper
>metalwork (eave drip, valleys, etc.).
>I'd like to know two things:
>1. Are there any other metals that don't mix with copper (Can I use
>galvanized roofing nails)?
>2. What is the most common way to clean and/or polish copper (This will need
>to be done every year or two)?
>
>Thanks,
>-John
>
Normally, if you do not want any oxidation, it's a patina and usually desirable, you could
seal it with a lacquer or polyurethane, or some such. Could be sprayed on easily when
needed to in the future.







--
Rick R
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