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Because they can last over 300 years If installed properly

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Q: Why can lead and copper can be used as roofing materials?
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What type of materials used to do a roofing job?

Engineered, & aluminum,& copper, last from 30-50yrs. A lot of styles now a days.


Can copper be used in building?

It does in roofing. Many houses has copper covered roofs.


A Choice of Copper Roofing?

When deciding on what kind of material to use on a new roof, copper roofing would be an excellent choice. Copper has been used on many historic buildngs in the US as well as castles, cathedrals and government buildings in Europe. This is because copper will last much longer than other materials and it is also very beautiful. Since copper does have many benefits for roofing the cost can be a bit more than other materials. Also, by interlocking the copper shingles in a way that makes them attractive also makes the roof more water and air tight. It can be possible to save money with copper roofing since it will last for many more years than regular shingles.


What element is used as a roofing material?

LEAD


Is copper a building material?

Yes, because copper is a metal, and metals could be used for building things. In fact, copper is used as a roofing material.


How is copper used today?

Used for wiring, for decoration, some coinage, and for very long term building materials (roofing, gutters, etc). Some use in jewelry, and making of brass and bronze (and other alloys)


What purpose copper or aluminum generally used?

You can't prescribe a "General" use for these Metals. They have too many uses. For example: Copper...Wire, Pennies, Roofing, Art Works... Aluminum....Wire (in the past), Structural Materials, Foil, Airplane Components....


Where is copper found in everyday objects?

Copper is found in a wide variety of everyday objects. It is commonly used in electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, and roofing materials due to its excellent conductivity and resistance to corrosion. Additionally, copper can be found in household appliances, automotive components, and even in small decorative items.


What materials are used in small cars?

The same materials used in large cars. Steel, aluminum, plastic, glass, copper, bronze, iron, zinc, lead, leather, nylon, polyester, vinyl, rubber, and other man made materials.


Does copper and Lead react?

NADA/ nothing/ Zilch as copper and lead are both non ferrous and I have installed many high end roofing jobs where lead coated copper flashings were installed to protect the coper from acidic rain or bird droppings.=Also prior to the safe water drinking act in the 1970's many unknowing handymen used a tin /lead solder for making joints in copper tubing=


What materials are being used in order to make the copper wiring in cars?

copper


Why is lead used for roofing?

Because it is flexible and easy to nail through.