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INSPIRATIONAL NORDIC COPPER
A RESPONSIBLE LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Nordic Copper offers an extensive range of natural surfaces and alloys that can be applied in numerous ways for cladding and roofing on a wide variety of building types – from major public buildings to distinctive individual homes . A growing series of building studies ( via www . nordiccopper . com ) showcase the diversity of surfaces , forms and applications available today .
Copper ’ s unique architectural qualities are defined by its naturally developing patina – which cannot be replicated successfully using other materials with surface coatings . The patina film provides impressive protection against corrosion and can repair itself if damaged , giving its exceptional longevity .
Within a few days of exposure to the atmosphere , a copper surface begins to oxidise , changing from the ‘ bright ’ mill finish to a chestnut brown , which gradually darkens over several years to a chocolate brown . Continued weathering can eventually result in the distinctive green or blue patina seen on older roofs .
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